LPN programs in Long Beach, CA
25 schools within 30 miles of Long Beach, CA offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and 2 are in Long Beach itself. LPNs in California earn a median $79,750 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 25
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in CA
- $79,750
24 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Long Beach, CA
School results
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 1.8 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 4.1 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 7.6 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
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Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 10 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
California Career Institute
Anaheim, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA · 18 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Carpentry
- Automotive technician
- +6
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA · 19 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Veterinary technician
- Physical therapist assistant
- +1
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles Campus
Los Angeles, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Diagnostic medical sonography
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 24 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · 25 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +13
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA · 26 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
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
What are the closest practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools to Long Beach?
The closest are North-West College-Long Beach (Long Beach, 2 mi), Long Beach City College (Long Beach, 4 mi), and Healthcare Career College (Paramount, 8 mi). In total, 25 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Long Beach cost?
For the 22 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,864 to $49,195. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do LPNs make near Long Beach?
Across California, the median pay is $79,750 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Long Beach?
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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