LPN programs in Massachusetts
We found 19 schools offering practical nursing (LPN/LVN) training in Massachusetts, with campuses in Pittsfield, Gardner, Worcester, and Marlborough and more. LPNs in Massachusetts earn a median $80,220 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 19
- Public colleges
- 18
- Median pay in MA
- $80,220
- Cities with schools
- 13
19 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools
School results
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- Massage therapy
- +1
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Charles H McCann Technical School
North Adams, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +2
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +4
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
Pittsfield, MA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Cosmetology
- +1
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +7
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +14
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +12
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +20
Southeastern Technical Institute
South Easton, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District
Charlton, MA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
LPN programs by city
- Boston (6 within 30 mi)
- Worcester (8 within 30 mi)
- Lowell (7 within 30 mi)
- Brockton (5 within 30 mi)
- New Bedford (5 within 30 mi)
- Framingham (10 within 30 mi)
- Haverhill (4 within 30 mi)
- Leominster (9 within 30 mi)
- Beverly (5 within 30 mi)
- Pittsfield (4 within 30 mi)
- Franklin Town (11 within 30 mi)
- Greenfield (3 within 30 mi)
- North Adams (5 within 30 mi)
What LPNs earn in Massachusetts
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $80,220
- $38.57 an hour
- Typical range
- $61,690–$93,980
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MA
- 13,210
- 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 Massachusetts?
We list 19 schools in Massachusetts with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 18 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Pittsfield, Gardner, Worcester, Marlborough, and Upton.
Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Massachusetts?
Yes. 18 public colleges in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $6,046 to $41,748. 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 Massachusetts?
The median pay for LPNs in Massachusetts is $80,220 a year, and most earn between $61,690 and $93,980, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Massachusetts?
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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