LPN programs in Louisiana

Looking for practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in Louisiana? There are 18, including 12 public colleges and 6 private career schools. LPNs in Louisiana earn a median $57,470 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
18
Public colleges
12
Median pay in LA
$57,470
Cities with schools
6

18 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools

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  1. Baton Rouge Community College

    Baton Rouge, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18

  2. Bossier Parish Community College

    Bossier City, LA · Public

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

  3. Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria

    Alexandria, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +7

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  5. Compass Career College

    Hammond, LA · Private

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

  6. Delgado Community College

    New Orleans, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

  7. Delta College Inc

    Covington, LA · Private

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

  8. Delta College of Arts & Technology

    Baton Rouge, LA · Private

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

  9. Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA · Private

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

  10. Delta College-Slidell Campus

    Slidell, LA · Private

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

  11. Fletcher Technical Community College

    Schriever, LA · Public

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

  12. Healthcare Training Institute

    Kenner, LA · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +1

  13. Louisiana Delta Community College

    Monroe, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  14. Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan

    Lacombe, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  15. Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

    Minden, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +9

  16. Nunez Community College

    Chalmette, LA · Public

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

  17. River Parishes Community College

    Gonzales, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +5

  18. South Louisiana Community College

    Lafayette, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17

  19. Sowela Technical Community College

    Lake Charles, LA · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +12

LPN programs by city

What LPNs earn in Louisiana

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

LPN salary in LouisianaHow to become an LPN

Median pay
$57,470
$27.63 an hour
Typical range
$45,810–$66,150
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in LA
17,600
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 Louisiana?

We list 18 schools in Louisiana with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 12 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alexandria, New Orleans, and Gonzales.

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

Yes. 12 public colleges in Louisiana 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 Louisiana?

Among the 18 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,702 to $24,811. 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 Louisiana?

The median pay for LPNs in Louisiana is $57,470 a year, and most earn between $45,810 and $66,150, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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