Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Program Availability
Schools Offering
897
1,048 total including inactive
States
48
Available nationwide
Graduates (2025)
43,640
Total completions
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools nationwide, making it one of the more widely available trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and Ohio.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$62,340
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Job Growth
+2.6%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,000
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $70,000, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
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Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Building things
- Working with hands
- Organization
- Data management
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?
Do you value service orientation?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training?
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