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Best LPN Nursing Programs: 2026-2027 Rankings

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs offer accessible, high-yield pathways into direct patient care through accredited community colleges and technical institutions. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators, including completion rates, affordability, and employment outcomes, this list identifies top programs delivering maximum return on investment.

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A- Mission Viejo, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $50,874 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

2
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B+ Poplar Bluff, MO

A public institution, Three Rivers College serves students in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $32,442 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

3
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B+ Dallas, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $3,186, Gaston College in Dallas, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,386 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

4

B+ Pasadena, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,180, Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,937 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

5
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B+ Riverside, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,428, Riverside City College in Riverside, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

6

B+ Glendale, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,191, Glendale Community College in Glendale, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,540 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

7

B+ Victorville, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,425, Victor Valley College in Victorville, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,119 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

8

B+ Huntington Beach, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,380, Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

9
B

B+ Great Bend, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,032, Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

10

B+ Walnut, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,364, Mt San Antonio College in Walnut, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $46,283 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

11

B+ Scooba, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,095, East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,841 students.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

12

B+ Fort Worth, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $3,537, Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

13

B+ Wheeling, WV

With annual in-state tuition at $4,706, West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling, West Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,525 students.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

14

B+ Santa Clara, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,438, Mission College in Santa Clara, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $50,936 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

15

B+ Wye Mills, MD

A public institution, Chesapeake College serves students in Wye Mills, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $6,608.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

16
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B+ Lemoore, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,384, Lemoore College in Lemoore, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

17

B+ Albemarle, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,672, Stanly Community College in Albemarle, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

18

B+ San Luis Obispo, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,350, Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

19

B+ San Francisco, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,696, City College of San Francisco in San Francisco, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $45,805 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

20

B+ Long Beach, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,556, Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

21

B+ Ironwood, MI

Gogebic Community College is a smaller public institution in Ironwood, Michigan with about 882 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

22

B+ Gilroy, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,508, Gavilan College in Gilroy, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,083 students.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

23
C

B Killeen, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,890, Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

24

B Carthage, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,080, Panola College in Carthage, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

25

B Santa Rosa, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,318, Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 17,900 students.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

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