LPN programs in New Bern, NC
3 schools within 30 miles of New Bern, NC offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and one is in New Bern itself. LPNs in North Carolina earn a median $63,270 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in NC
- $63,270
3 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of New Bern, NC
School results
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC · 2.0 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +12
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC · 29 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC · 30 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +10
What LPNs earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $63,270
- $30.42 an hour
- Typical range
- $50,480–$74,730
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 18,010
- 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 New Bern?
The closest are Craven Community College (New Bern, 2 mi), Coastal Carolina Community College (Jacksonville, 29 mi), and Lenoir Community College (Kinston, 30 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near New Bern cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,289 to $9,461. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do LPNs make near New Bern?
Across North Carolina, the median pay is $63,270 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 New Bern?
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
- Kinston (32 mi)
- Greenville (39 mi)
- Kenansville (51 mi)
- Goldsboro (54 mi)
- Wilson (65 mi)
- Rocky Mount (73 mi)