LPN programs in New Jersey

We found 16 schools offering practical nursing (LPN/LVN) training in New Jersey, with campuses in Blackwood, Carneys Point, Woodland Park, and East Orange and more. LPNs in New Jersey earn a median $75,160 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
16
Public colleges
8
Median pay in NJ
$75,160
Cities with schools
8

16 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools

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  1. Berkeley College-Woodland Park

    Woodland Park, NJ · Private

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

  2. Best Care College

    East Orange, NJ · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Phlebotomy

  3. Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education

    Westampton, NJ · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +4

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  5. Camden County College

    Blackwood, NJ · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +13

  6. Eastwick College-Hackensack

    Hackensack, NJ · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding

  7. Eastwick College-Ramsey

    Ramsey, NJ · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Surgical technologist
    • +1

  8. Essex County College

    Newark, NJ · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • IT support & networking
    • CAD & drafting
    • +3

  9. Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing

    Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  10. Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

    Iselin, NJ · Private

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

  11. Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown

    Moorestown, NJ · Private

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

  12. Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus

    Paramus, NJ · Private

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

  13. Morris County Vocational School District

    Denville, NJ · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  14. Ocean County Vocational-Technical School

    Toms River, NJ · Public

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

  15. Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

    Vineland, NJ · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical billing & coding
    • IT support & networking
    • +2

  16. Salem Community College

    Carneys Point, NJ · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Police academy & criminal justice

  17. UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

    Cranford, NJ · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Automotive technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +7

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What LPNs earn in New Jersey

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

LPN salary in New JerseyHow to become an LPN

Median pay
$75,160
$36.13 an hour
Typical range
$63,210–$85,400
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NJ
17,410
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 New Jersey?

We list 16 schools in New Jersey with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 8 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Blackwood, Carneys Point, Woodland Park, East Orange, and Westampton.

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

Yes. 8 public colleges in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?

Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,436 to $41,121. 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 New Jersey?

The median pay for LPNs in New Jersey is $75,160 a year, and most earn between $63,210 and $85,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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