LPN programs in Paterson, NJ

17 schools within 30 miles of Paterson, NJ offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and the closest is Berkeley College-Woodland Park in Woodland Park, 2 miles away. LPNs in New Jersey earn a median $75,160 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
17
Closest
2 mi
Public colleges
6
Median pay in NJ
$75,160

17 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Paterson, NJ

School results

  1. Berkeley College-Woodland Park

    Woodland Park, NJ · 1.8 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +3
  2. Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus

    Paramus, NJ · 5.5 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +1
  3. Eastwick College-Hackensack

    Hackensack, NJ · 6.7 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
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  5. Eastwick College-Ramsey

    Ramsey, NJ · 10 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Surgical technologist
    • +1
  6. Best Care College

    East Orange, NJ · 11 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Phlebotomy
  7. Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing

    Englewood Cliffs, NJ · 12 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  8. Essex County College

    Newark, NJ · 12 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • IT support & networking
    • CAD & drafting
    • +3
  9. CUNY Hostos Community College

    Bronx, NY · 14 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Dental hygienist
    • Police academy & criminal justice
  10. Monroe University

    Bronx, NY · 14 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Culinary arts
    • +4
  11. Mildred Elley-New York Campus

    New York, NY · 16 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical assistant
    • Massage therapy
  12. Morris County Vocational School District

    Denville, NJ · 17 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  13. CUNY LaGuardia Community College

    Long Island City, NY · 17 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • IT support & networking
    • +4
  14. Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

    West Nyack, NY · 17 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  15. AMG School of Nursing

    Brooklyn, NY · 17 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  16. UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

    Cranford, NJ · 19 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Automotive technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +7
  17. Transitions Career Institute School of Nursing

    College Point, NY · 19 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
  18. Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

    Iselin, NJ · 26 mi · Private

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

What LPNs earn in New Jersey

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

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

What are the closest practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools to Paterson?

The closest are Berkeley College-Woodland Park (Woodland Park, 2 mi), Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus (Paramus, 5 mi), and Eastwick College-Hackensack (Hackensack, 7 mi). In total, 17 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).

How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Paterson cost?

For the 15 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,436 to $41,569. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do LPNs make near Paterson?

Across New Jersey, the median pay is $75,160 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 Paterson?

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.