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LPN Programs in Delaware

1 accredited Delaware school graduated 35 LPN students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what LPNs earn in Delaware.

Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
35
Delaware median pay
$68,710+$4,310 vs U.S.

LPN Programs in Dover, DE 1 school

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE 19901
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
35
College tuition
$4,575/yr
Length
1-2 years

Public four-year institution in Dover that reported 35 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,575 ($11,438 out of state).

How to get LPN certified in Delaware

  1. Finish a state-approved practical nursing program, usually a certificate or diploma from a community college or technical school.
  2. Apply to your state board of nursing for licensure by examination.
  3. Pass the NCLEX-PN.
  4. Renew your license on your state’s schedule, including any continuing-education requirements.

Rules differ by state. Confirm current Delaware requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

LPN Programs in Delaware: FAQ

How many LPN programs are in Delaware?

We list 1 accredited Delaware schools that graduated LPN students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 35 LPN credentials that year.

How much do lpn programs cost in Delaware?

Most Delaware 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 $4,575; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do LPNs make in Delaware?

The median licensed practical nurse in Delaware earns $68,710 a year ($33.03 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $64,400 nationally. The top 10% earn $77,580 or more.

Which Delaware school trains the most LPNs?

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry in Dover reported the most LPN graduates in Delaware: 35 in 2023–24.

How long does LPN training take?

State-approved practical nursing programs usually take about a year of full-time study; part-time and associate-degree routes take longer.

What exam do LPNs take?

The NCLEX-PN, the national licensing exam for practical nurses.

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