Is $20k worth it?

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I have finally decided to go with an LPN program, after finishing a few prereq's at a local college (Edison). I live near Dayton, OH and the only LPN night classes I can find are with Rets, and they want $20,500 for the program. I feel like this dream is never going to happen. Is this worth it? Does anyone know how much MVCTC or Miami Jacobs costs? I guess I could do day classes if I have to. Thanks so much for your help. I feel defeated.

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Specializes in ICU & IV Therapy.

I live in VA so I cant help out with cost of the other schools but around here...they very in cost. One program I looked into costs $29,000~LPN, which I cant stomach to pay since the RN program is $32,000. It is all expensive but they are the only ones who offer night classes that I can take and be done with in a shorter period of time. The other night classes at a different school take 3 years to complete and I am just not cool with that. I need a shorter time frame so that I can get into the work force so I can contribute to my families income...So after the pros/cons...It is worth paying a little more! Hope it all works out good for you :)

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Specializes in ICU.

WOW!! $29k?!?!? I will be going through the community college and the RN program is just over $8k.

I'm in TX btw.

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It is a lot of money but if that's the only program, then you have to do it! Good luck. People are trying hard to get into nursing schools right now so I say grab ANY opportunity!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I paid $20,000 in tuition to attend a private LVN program in California back in 2004.

Here is how I look at the situation. I can spend $20,000 on an education that will pay for itself many times over the years. Or, I can spend $20,000 on a new car that will be worth only $6,000 within the next 5 years. The choice is yours.

In addition, we all know that community colleges and adult education schools are much cheaper than private trade schools. However, not everyone has the time or ability to linger on waiting lists, complete prerequisites, or deal with fiercely competitive lotteries. I chose to pay for the convenience of starting school immediately with no waiting.

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Just think of it as an investment. I know you're talking about LPN, but there's a private school I know of that offers a BSN program and it costs $116,000. Yup, six figures. It makes $20,000 look a lot "cheaper" doesn't it? Maybe if you are qualified, grants and financial aid might lower your overall costs.

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