18 accredited Louisiana schools graduated 1,099 LPN students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what LPNs earn in Louisiana.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This public two-year college in St. Tammany Parish graduated 112 LPN students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,214.
This private for-profit career school in St. Tammany Parish graduated 25 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $31,161 for a program of about 60 weeks.
22 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $31,161 for a program of about 16 months.
85 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $31,554 for a program of about 60 weeks.
32 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,237.
Public two-year college in Gonzales that reported 15 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
Public two-year college in New Orleans that reported 49 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
Public two-year college in Chalmette that reported 37 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
12 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $32,105 for a program of about 60 weeks.
This public two-year college in Lafayette Parish graduated 143 LPN students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
41 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $31,161 for a program of about 60 weeks.
This public two-year college in Rapides Parish graduated 180 LPN students in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
96 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
This public two-year college in Ouachita Parish graduated 89 LPN students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,214.
This public two-year college in Webster Parish graduated 88 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,214.
Public two-year college in Bossier City that reported 53 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,435.
Private for-profit career school in Hammond that reported 11 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $24,590 for a program of about 18 months.
This public two-year college in Terrebonne Parish graduated 9 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,335.
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We list 18 accredited Louisiana schools that graduated LPN students in 2023–24, 12 of them public. Together they awarded 1,099 LPN credentials that year.
6 Louisiana schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $24,590 to $32,105, with a median of $31,161. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median licensed practical nurse in Louisiana earns $57,470 a year ($27.63 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $64,400 nationally. The top 10% earn $66,150 or more.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria reported the most LPN graduates in Louisiana: 180 in 2023–24.
Among Louisiana programs that reported a schedule, the median length is about 60 weeks of full-time study. 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.