Ben Franklin Career Center
500 28th St, Dunbar, WV 25064
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
- Graduates '23–24
- 15
- Program cost
- Ask school
- Length
- 1-2 years
Public career school in Dunbar that reported 15 LPN graduates in 2023–24.
LPN Programs in Charleston, WV
3 accredited schools across the Charleston metro area trained 30 LPNs in 2023–24. Here’s how they compare on cost, length and size, plus what the job pays locally.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
- Schools in metro
- 3
- Graduates 2023–24
- 30
- Charleston median pay
- $54,370metro
3 best lpn programs in Charleston
Sorted by number of 2023–24 graduates (IPEDS), a proxy for program size and stability.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
2001 Union Carbide Dr, South Charleston, WV 25136
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
- Graduates '23–24
- 8
- College tuition
- $4,682/yr
- Length
- 1-2 years
Public two-year college in South Charleston that reported 8 LPN graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,682 ($11,148 out of state).
Boone Career and Technical Center
3505 Daniel Boone Parkway, Suite B, Foster, WV 25081
Public Certificate (1-2 years)
- Graduates '23–24
- 7
- Program cost
- Ask school
- Length
- 1-2 years
Public two-year college in Foster that reported 7 LPN graduates in 2023–24.
LPN Programs in Charleston: FAQ
How many LPN programs are in the Charleston area?
3 accredited schools in the Charleston, WV metro area graduated 30 LPN students in 2023–24. The largest was Ben Franklin Career Center with 15.
How much do LPNs make in Charleston?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Charleston, WV metro earn a median $54,370 a year ($26.14/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $55,360 statewide and $64,400 nationally.
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.