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LPN Programs in Pennsylvania

41 accredited Pennsylvania schools graduated 1,361 LPN students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what LPNs earn in Pennsylvania.

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

Schools
4125 cities
Lowest published cost
$15,995median $20,866
Typical length
51 wkfull-time
Pennsylvania median pay
$63,940−$460 vs U.S.

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LPN Programs in Pittsburgh, PA 6 schools

Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program

104 Armstrong Street Suite B, Ford City, PA 16226
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
40
Program cost
$20,866
Length
48 weeks

This public career school in Armstrong County graduated 40 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $20,866 for a program of about 48 weeks.

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

242 Oak Spring Road, Washington, PA 15301
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
35
College tuition
$12,654/yr
Length
1-2 years

Private for-profit two-year college in Washington that reported 35 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $12,654.

Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program

175 Georges Fairchance Rd, Uniontown, PA 15401
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
25
Program cost
$17,595
Length
48 weeks

Public career school in Uniontown that reported 25 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,595 for a program of about 48 weeks.

Laurel Business Institute

11 East Penn St, Uniontown, PA 15401
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
13
College tuition
$10,680/yr
Length
1-2 years

13 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $10,680.

Western Area Career & Technology Center

688 Western Avenue, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
9
Program cost
$20,030
Length
52 weeks

9 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $20,030 for a program of about 52 weeks.

Butler County Community College

107 College Drive, Butler, PA 16002
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
8
College tuition
$3,900/yr
Length
1-2 years

Public two-year college in Butler that reported 8 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,900 ($9,990 out of state).

LPN Programs in Philadelphia, PA 5 schools

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

3075 Terwood Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
74
Program cost
$18,850
Length
48 weeks

Public career school in Willow Grove that reported 74 LPN graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,850 for a program of about 48 weeks.

Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program

85 North Malin Road, Broomall, PA 19008
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
56
Program cost
$24,233
Length
48 weeks

This public career school in Delaware County graduated 56 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $24,233 for a program of about 48 weeks.

All-State Career School

50 West Powhattan Avenue, Essington, PA 19029
Private for-profit Certificate (2-4 years)
Graduates '23–24
46
Program cost
$27,086
Length
15 months

Private for-profit two-year college in Essington that reported 46 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $27,086 for a program of about 15 months.

Chester County Intermediate Unit

443 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
38
Program cost
$27,621
Length
49 weeks

38 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $27,621 for a program of about 49 weeks.

Health and Technology Training Institute

One South Broad Street, 6th Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Private nonprofit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
18
Program cost
$23,415
Length
88 weeks

Private nonprofit career school in Philadelphia that reported 18 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $23,415 for a program of about 88 weeks.

LPN Programs in Allentown, PA 4 schools

Falcon Institute of Health and Science

3045 Avenue B, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
120
College tuition
$27,000/yr
Length
1-2 years

Private for-profit career school in Bethlehem that reported 120 LPN graduates in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $27,000.

Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown

5151 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
113
Program cost
$34,057
Length
52 weeks

113 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college, the 3rd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $34,057 for a program of about 52 weeks.

Northampton County Area Community College

3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
24
College tuition
$3,750/yr
Length
1-2 years

Public two-year college in Bethlehem that reported 24 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,750 ($11,250 out of state).

Lehigh Carbon Community College

4525 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
23
College tuition
$3,750/yr
Length
1-2 years

23 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,750 ($11,225 out of state).

LPN Programs in Scranton, PA 4 schools

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing

350 Jumper Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
34
Program cost
$26,600
Length
52 weeks

This public career school in Luzerne County graduated 34 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $26,600 for a program of about 52 weeks.

Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

3201 Rockwell Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
30
Program cost
$18,410
Length
52 weeks

30 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,410 for a program of about 52 weeks.

Fortis Institute-Scranton

517 Ash Street, Scranton, PA 18509
Private for-profit Associate degree
Graduates '23–24
30
College tuition
$14,237/yr
Length
Associate degree

Private for-profit two-year college in Scranton that reported 30 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $14,237.

Hazleton Area Career Center

1451 West 23rd Street, Hazle TWP., PA 18202
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
6
Program cost
$19,395
Length
51 weeks

Public career school in Hazle TWP. that reported 6 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,395 for a program of about 51 weeks.

LPN Programs in Erie, PA 2 schools

Great Lakes Institute of Technology

5100 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
20
Program cost
$30,800
Length
15 months

This private for-profit two-year college in Erie County graduated 20 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $30,800 for a program of about 15 months.

Mercyhurst University

501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546
Private nonprofit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
6
College tuition
$41,580/yr
Length
1-2 years

6 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $41,580.

LPN Programs in Willow Street, PA 1 school

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

1730 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
123
Program cost
$21,937
Length
50 weeks

This public two-year college in Lancaster County graduated 123 LPN students in 2023–24, the most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $21,937 for a program of about 50 weeks.

LPN Programs in Harrisburg, PA 1 school

Harrisburg Area Community College

1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
88
College tuition
$6,023/yr
Length
1-2 years

This public two-year college in Dauphin County graduated 88 LPN students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $6,023 ($9,750 out of state).

LPN Programs in Pleasant Gap, PA 1 school

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

540 N Harrison Rd, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
64
Program cost
$18,311
Length
48 weeks

This public two-year college in Centre County graduated 64 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,311 for a program of about 48 weeks.

LPN Programs in Milton, PA 1 school

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career

15 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA 17847
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
39
Program cost
$25,679
Length
48 weeks

This public career school in Northumberland County graduated 39 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $25,679 for a program of about 48 weeks.

LPN Programs in Oil City, PA 1 school

Venango County Area Vocational Technical School

1 Vo-Tech Dr, Oil City, PA 16301
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
29
Program cost
$18,952
Length
46 weeks

This public career school in Venango County graduated 29 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,952 for a program of about 46 weeks.

LPN Programs in Altoona, PA 1 school

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
26
Program cost
$20,895
Length
48 weeks

Public career school in Altoona that reported 26 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $20,895 for a program of about 48 weeks.

LPN Programs in Home, PA 1 school

The Rapha School

17 Griffith Drive, Home, PA 15747
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
25
Program cost
$21,120
Length
52 weeks

25 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $21,120 for a program of about 52 weeks.

LPN Programs in Chambersburg, PA 1 school

Franklin County Career and Technology Center

2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
24
Program cost
$18,050
Length
51 weeks

Public career school in Chambersburg that reported 24 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,050 for a program of about 51 weeks.

LPN Programs in Reynoldsville, PA 1 school

Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program

576 Vo-Tech Road, Reynoldsville, PA 15851
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
22
Program cost
$17,875
Length
52 weeks

22 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,875 for a program of about 52 weeks.

LPN Programs in Indiana, PA 1 school

Indiana County Technology Center

441 Hamill Rd, Indiana, PA 15701
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
19
Program cost
$22,476
Length
48 weeks

This public career school in Indiana County graduated 19 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $22,476 for a program of about 48 weeks.

LPN Programs in Johnstown, PA 1 school

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

445 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown, PA 15904
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
19
Program cost
$23,090
Length
48 weeks

19 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $23,090 for a program of about 48 weeks.

LPN Programs in Lewistown, PA 1 school

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

700 Pitt St, Lewistown, PA 17044
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
19
Program cost
$18,533
Length
48 weeks

19 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,533 for a program of about 48 weeks.

LPN Programs in Frackville, PA 1 school

Schuylkill Technology Center

101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA 17931
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
18
Program cost
$22,094
Length
76 weeks

Public career school in Frackville that reported 18 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $22,094 for a program of about 76 weeks.

LPN Programs in Towanda, PA 1 school

Northern Tier Career Center

120 Career Center Lane, Towanda, PA 18848
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
18
Program cost
$19,019
Length
52 weeks

Public career school in Towanda that reported 18 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,019 for a program of about 52 weeks.

LPN Programs in Clearfield, PA 1 school

Clearfield County Career and Technology Center

1620 River Road, Clearfield, PA 16830
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
13
Program cost
$19,035
Length
48 weeks

This public career school in Clearfield County graduated 13 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $19,035 for a program of about 48 weeks.

LPN Programs in Somerset, PA 1 school

Somerset County Technology Center

281 Technology Dr, Somerset, PA 15501
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
11
Program cost
$18,850
Length
52 weeks

This public career school in Somerset County graduated 11 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,850 for a program of about 52 weeks.

LPN Programs in Springville, PA 1 school

Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center

2380 Elk Lake School Road, Springville, PA 18844
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
11
Program cost
$15,995
Length
52 weeks

This public career school in Susquehanna County graduated 11 LPN students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $15,995 for a program of about 52 weeks.

LPN Programs in Waynesburg, PA 1 school

Greene County Career and Technology Center

158 Portal Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
10
Program cost
$24,810
Length
52 weeks

10 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $24,810 for a program of about 52 weeks.

LPN Programs in Reading, PA 1 school

Reading Area Community College

10 S Second St, Reading, PA 19603
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
8
College tuition
$4,560/yr
Length
1-2 years

This public two-year college in Berks County graduated 8 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,560 ($10,260 out of state).

LPN Programs in Meadville, PA 1 school

Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program

860 Thurston Rd, Meadville, PA 16335
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
7
Program cost
$18,909
Length
54 weeks

7 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $18,909 for a program of about 54 weeks.

How to get LPN certified in Pennsylvania

  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 Pennsylvania requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

LPN Programs in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How many LPN programs are in Pennsylvania?

We list 41 accredited Pennsylvania schools that graduated LPN students in 2023–24, 31 of them public. Together they awarded 1,361 LPN credentials that year.

How much do lpn programs cost in Pennsylvania?

31 Pennsylvania schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $15,995 to $34,057, with a median of $20,866. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do LPNs make in Pennsylvania?

The median licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania earns $63,940 a year ($30.74 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $64,400 nationally. The top 10% earn $77,750 or more.

Which Pennsylvania school trains the most LPNs?

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center in Willow Street reported the most LPN graduates in Pennsylvania: 123 in 2023–24.

How long do lpn programs take in Pennsylvania?

Among Pennsylvania programs that reported a schedule, the median length is about 51 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.

What exam do LPNs take?

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

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