LPN programs in Kentucky

We found 21 schools offering practical nursing (LPN/LVN) training in Kentucky, with campuses in Louisville, Ashland, Prestonsburg, and Lexington and more. LPNs in Kentucky earn a median $60,460 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
21
Public colleges
16
Median pay in KY
$60,460
Cities with schools
3

21 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. ATA College - Louisville

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • +2

  3. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

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  5. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  6. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  7. Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville

    Pikeville, KY · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  8. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  9. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  10. Henderson Community College

    Henderson, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +4

  11. Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  12. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  13. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  14. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  15. Medical Career & Technical College

    Richmond, KY · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • +2

  16. MedQuest College

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • +3

  17. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  18. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  19. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  20. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  21. Sullivan University

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +8

  22. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

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What LPNs earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

LPN salary in KentuckyHow to become an LPN

Median pay
$60,460
$29.07 an hour
Typical range
$48,420–$73,220
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
8,570
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 Kentucky?

We list 21 schools in Kentucky with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 16 public colleges and 5 private career schools. Campuses are in Louisville, Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, and Cumberland.

Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 16 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Among the 21 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $28,611. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for LPNs in Kentucky is $60,460 a year, and most earn between $48,420 and $73,220, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Kentucky?

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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