15 accredited Iowa schools graduated 2,402 LPN students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what LPNs earn in Iowa.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
1,637 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,550 ($11,100 out of state).
This public two-year college in Linn County graduated 147 LPN students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,880 ($7,868 out of state).
Public two-year college in Sioux City that reported 118 LPN graduates in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,152 ($4,296 out of state).
This public two-year college in Webster County graduated 92 LPN students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,800 ($7,092 out of state).
Public two-year college in Council Bluffs that reported 89 LPN graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $6,270 ($6,420 out of state).
Public two-year college in Calmar that reported 62 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,850 ($6,720 out of state).
57 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $6,090 ($6,240 out of state).
41 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $6,120 ($6,330 out of state).
37 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $6,000 ($6,300 out of state).
30 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,680 ($5,184 out of state).
This public two-year college in Scott County graduated 24 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,680 ($6,288 out of state).
22 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,872 ($6,120 out of state).
This public two-year college in Hardin County graduated 20 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,680 ($5,688 out of state).
This public two-year college in Emmet County graduated 13 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $6,464 ($6,912 out of state).
Public two-year college in Mason City that reported 13 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,618 ($8,427 out of state).
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We list 15 accredited Iowa schools that graduated LPN students in 2023–24, 15 of them public. Together they awarded 2,402 LPN credentials that year.
Most Iowa 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 $5,618; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median licensed practical nurse in Iowa earns $62,630 a year ($30.11 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $64,400 nationally. The top 10% earn $77,710 or more.
Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny reported the most LPN graduates in Iowa: 1,637 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.