LPN programs in Santa Clarita, CA

14 schools within 30 miles of Santa Clarita, CA offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and the closest is National Career College in Panorama City, 14 miles away. LPNs in California earn a median $79,750 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
14
Closest
14 mi
Public colleges
2
Median pay in CA
$79,750

14 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Santa Clarita, CA

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  1. National Career College

    Panorama City, CA · 14 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +1
  2. North-West College-Van Nuys

    Van Nuys, CA · 16 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +2
  3. California Career College

    Canoga Park, CA · 16 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
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  5. Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys Campus

    Van Nuys, CA · 17 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  6. Glendale Career College

    Glendale, CA · 23 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1
  7. Antelope Valley Community College District

    Lancaster, CA · 25 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13
  8. American Career College - Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, CA · 26 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +4
  9. Career Development Institute Inc

    Los Angeles, CA · 26 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  10. Career Care Institute

    Lancaster, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • +1
  11. Smith Chason College

    Los Angeles, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
  12. High Desert Medical College

    Lancaster, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +6
  13. Angeles College

    Los Angeles, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
  14. Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles Campus

    Los Angeles, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  15. Pasadena City College

    Pasadena, CA · 29 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +13

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 Santa Clarita?

The closest are National Career College (Panorama City, 14 mi), North-West College-Van Nuys (Van Nuys, 16 mi), and California Career College (Canoga Park, 16 mi). In total, 14 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).

How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Santa Clarita cost?

For the 14 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,860 to $50,201. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do LPNs make near Santa Clarita?

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 Santa Clarita?

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.