LPN programs in Los Angeles, CA
23 schools within 30 miles of Los Angeles, CA offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and 5 are in Los Angeles itself. LPNs in California earn a median $79,750 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 23
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in CA
- $79,750
23 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Los Angeles, CA
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Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 6.8 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · 7.0 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
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Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles Campus
Los Angeles, CA · 7.2 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 7.9 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys Campus
Van Nuys, CA · 11 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
North-West College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 18 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · 19 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +13
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 20 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA · 22 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Carpentry
- Automotive technician
- +6
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 28 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
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 Los Angeles?
The closest are Career Development Institute Inc (Los Angeles, 2 mi), Smith Chason College (Los Angeles, 7 mi), and Angeles College (Los Angeles, 7 mi). In total, 23 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Los Angeles cost?
For the 23 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
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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