LPN programs in Missouri
We found 28 schools offering practical nursing (LPN/LVN) training in Missouri, with campuses in Cape Girardeau, Kansas City, Bolivar, and Springfield and more. LPNs in Missouri earn a median $61,530 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 28
- Public colleges
- 23
- Median pay in MO
- $61,530
- Cities with schools
- 11
24 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools
School results
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
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Concorde Career College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +6
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Joplin, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +14
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- IT support & networking
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- +4
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center
Eolia, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Auto body & collision repair
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cape Girardeau, MO · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Surgical technologist
- Radiologic technologist
- +1
Southern Missouri Technical Institute
West Plains, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- Welding
- +2
St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +7
State Technical College of Missouri
Linn, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
LPN programs by city
- Kansas City (5 within 30 mi)
- St. Louis (6 within 30 mi)
- Lee's Summit (5 within 30 mi)
- O'Fallon (5 within 30 mi)
- St. Charles (4 within 30 mi)
- Cape Girardeau (3 within 30 mi)
- Ballwin (6 within 30 mi)
- Sedalia (3 within 30 mi)
- Warrensburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Washington (4 within 30 mi)
- Hillsboro (5 within 30 mi)
What LPNs earn in Missouri
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $61,530
- $29.58 an hour
- Typical range
- $48,580–$77,120
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MO
- 14,700
- 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 Missouri?
We list 28 schools in Missouri with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 23 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Cape Girardeau, Kansas City, Bolivar, Springfield, and Linn.
Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Missouri?
Yes. 23 public colleges in Missouri 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 Missouri?
Among the 27 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,699 to $30,618. 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 Missouri?
The median pay for LPNs in Missouri is $61,530 a year, and most earn between $48,580 and $77,120, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Missouri?
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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