Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

CIP 51.3901 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

781

871 total including inactive

States

Available nationwide

Graduates (2023)

35,494

Total completions

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools nationwide, making it one of the more widely available trade program. The most popular states are California, Ohio and Florida.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$62,340

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Job Growth

+2.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,386

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

Male: 3,532 (10.0%)

Female: 31,962 (90.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 29,109 (82.0%)

Certificate: 6,385 (18.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Realistic

Conventional

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

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Coordination

♦ Helping others

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ 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

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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.