LPN programs in Torrance, CA
26 schools within 30 miles of Torrance, CA offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and one is in Torrance itself. LPNs in California earn a median $79,750 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in CA
- $79,750
24 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Torrance, CA
School results
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Diagnostic medical sonography
Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles Campus
Los Angeles, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +7
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA · 23 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Carpentry
- Automotive technician
- +6
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +5
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys Campus
Van Nuys, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
North-West College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA · 25 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +13
California Career Institute
Anaheim, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · 28 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +1
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
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 Torrance?
The closest are Homestead Schools (Torrance, 2 mi), North-West College-Long Beach (Long Beach, 12 mi), and Healthcare Career College (Paramount, 13 mi). In total, 26 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Torrance cost?
For the 24 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 Torrance?
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 Torrance?
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.
LPN programs in nearby cities
- Inglewood (9 mi)
- Long Beach (11 mi)
- Los Angeles (13 mi)
- Bell Gardens (15 mi)
- Fullerton (25 mi)
- El Monte (25 mi)
- Pasadena (26 mi)
- Santa Ana (28 mi)