LPN programs in California
We found 83 schools offering practical nursing (LPN/LVN) training in California, with campuses in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Sacramento, and Lancaster and more. LPNs in California earn a median $79,750 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 83
- Public colleges
- 37
- Median pay in CA
- $79,750
- Cities with schools
- 50
24 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools
School results
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
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American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +6
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
California Nurses Educational Institute
Rancho Mirage, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Pharmacy technician
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +1
Carrington College - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Carrington College - San Jose
San Jose, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +4
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
LPN programs by city
- Los Angeles (23 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (3 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (5 within 30 mi)
- Fresno (3 within 30 mi)
- Sacramento (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (25 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (8 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (24 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (9 within 30 mi)
- Santa Ana (21 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (14 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (6 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (7 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (11 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (3 within 30 mi)
- Roseville (3 within 30 mi)
- Visalia (3 within 30 mi)
- Fullerton (29 within 30 mi)
- Torrance (26 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (26 within 30 mi)
- Simi Valley (10 within 30 mi)
- Concord (6 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (5 within 30 mi)
- Fairfield (3 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (4 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (28 within 30 mi)
- El Monte (31 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (7 within 30 mi)
- Inglewood (25 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (3 within 30 mi)
- Tracy (3 within 30 mi)
- Indio (4 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (9 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (7 within 30 mi)
- Chino Hills (24 within 30 mi)
- Lodi (3 within 30 mi)
- Brentwood (5 within 30 mi)
- Woodland (4 within 30 mi)
- Santa Cruz (5 within 30 mi)
- Gilroy (3 within 30 mi)
- San Rafael (3 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (3 within 30 mi)
- San Luis Obispo (3 within 30 mi)
- Palm Springs (5 within 30 mi)
- Bell Gardens (29 within 30 mi)
- La Verne (21 within 30 mi)
- Galt (4 within 30 mi)
- Reedley (3 within 30 mi)
- Imperial Beach (3 within 30 mi)
- Joshua Tree (4 within 30 mi)
What LPNs earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $79,750
- $38.34 an hour
- Typical range
- $64,390–$100,450
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 82,850
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3%
- 51,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools are in California?
We list 83 schools in California with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 37 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 44 private career schools. Campuses are in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Sacramento, Lancaster, and Riverside.
Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in California?
Yes. 37 public colleges in California offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school cost in California?
Among the 77 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,115 to $50,201. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do LPNs make in California?
The median pay for LPNs in California is $79,750 a year, and most earn between $64,390 and $100,450, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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