24 accredited Arkansas schools graduated 799 LPN students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what LPNs earn in Arkansas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
101 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,568 ($4,008 out of state).
This private nonprofit two-year college in Pulaski County graduated 83 LPN students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $10,603.
73 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,995 ($11,989 out of state).
Public two-year college in Melbourne that reported 65 LPN graduates in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,790 ($5,790 out of state).
This public two-year college in Hot Spring County graduated 57 LPN students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,616 ($3,216 out of state).
Public two-year college in Morrilton that reported 44 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,448 ($3,120 out of state).
40 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,736 ($4,560 out of state).
30 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,300 ($4,710 out of state).
This public two-year college in Sevier County graduated 29 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($3,270 out of state).
This public career school in Washington County graduated 27 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,184.
This public two-year college in Union County graduated 26 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,136 ($4,296 out of state).
This public two-year college in Hempstead County graduated 26 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,370 ($3,930 out of state).
25 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,616 ($4,080 out of state).
24 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,352 ($4,728 out of state).
Public two-year college in Forrest City that reported 20 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,880 ($3,900 out of state).
20 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,400 ($11,250 out of state).
This public two-year college in Calhoun County graduated 19 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,300 ($4,680 out of state).
Public two-year college in Pocahontas that reported 17 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,568 ($5,136 out of state).
Public two-year college in Blytheville that reported 16 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,100 ($3,780 out of state).
This public two-year college in Polk County graduated 14 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,064 ($2,640 out of state).
This public two-year college in Independence County graduated 13 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,016 ($3,000 out of state).
12 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,310 ($4,350 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Fort Smith that reported 11 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,512 ($11,376 out of state).
7 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,300 ($6,600 out of state).
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We list 24 accredited Arkansas schools that graduated LPN students in 2023–24, 23 of them public. Together they awarded 799 LPN credentials that year.
Most Arkansas schools on this list are colleges that charge by the credit hour rather than a flat program price. Their median annual in-district tuition is $2,616; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median licensed practical nurse in Arkansas earns $56,620 a year ($27.22 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $64,400 nationally. The top 10% earn $65,020 or more.
Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport reported the most LPN graduates in Arkansas: 101 in 2023–24.
State-approved practical nursing programs usually take about a year of full-time study; part-time and associate-degree routes take longer.
The NCLEX-PN, the national licensing exam for practical nurses.