LPN programs in Worcester, MA
8 schools within 30 miles of Worcester, MA offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and one is in Worcester itself. LPNs in Massachusetts earn a median $80,220 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in MA
- $80,220
8 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Worcester, MA
School results
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · 3.1 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +20
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District
Charlton, MA · 12 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
Upton, MA · 12 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
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Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · 24 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +7
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA · 28 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Lincoln, RI · 28 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
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
What are the closest practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools to Worcester?
The closest are Quinsigamond Community College (Worcester, 3 mi), Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District (Charlton, 12 mi), and Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District (Upton, 12 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Worcester cost?
For the 6 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $7,169 to $41,748. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do LPNs make near Worcester?
Across Massachusetts, the median pay is $80,220 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 Worcester?
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
- Leominster (17 mi)
- Framingham (19 mi)
- Franklin Town (24 mi)
- Lowell (36 mi)
- Providence, RI (37 mi)
- Boston (41 mi)
- Brockton (42 mi)
- Greenfield (47 mi)