LPN programs in Pennsylvania
Looking for practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in Pennsylvania? There are 41, including 32 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 8 private career schools. LPNs in Pennsylvania earn a median $63,940 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 41
- Public colleges
- 32
- Median pay in PA
- $63,940
- Cities with schools
- 23
24 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools
School results
All-State Career School - Essington
Essington, PA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +5
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- CNC machining
- Medical billing & coding
- +6
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Pleasant Gap, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
Clearfield, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- CNC machining
- Medical assistant
- +4
Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program
Meadville, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program
Broomall, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program
Uniontown, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- CNC machining
- Medical assistant
- +2
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, PA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +8
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Altoona, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
Johnstown, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown
Allentown, PA · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- Medical assistant
- +1
LPN programs by city
- Philadelphia (9 within 30 mi)
- Pittsburgh (4 within 30 mi)
- Allentown (5 within 30 mi)
- Reading (4 within 30 mi)
- Scranton (4 within 30 mi)
- Wilkes-Barre (4 within 30 mi)
- Easton (4 within 30 mi)
- Hazleton (4 within 30 mi)
- Monroeville (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (3 within 30 mi)
- Johnstown (3 within 30 mi)
- Indiana (4 within 30 mi)
- Washington (4 within 30 mi)
- Butler (3 within 30 mi)
- Meadville (3 within 30 mi)
- Uniontown (4 within 30 mi)
- Downingtown (8 within 30 mi)
- Monaca (6 within 30 mi)
- Waynesburg (6 within 30 mi)
- Ford City (4 within 30 mi)
- Reynoldsville (3 within 30 mi)
- Springville (5 within 30 mi)
- Home (4 within 30 mi)
What LPNs earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $63,940
- $30.74 an hour
- Typical range
- $51,500–$77,750
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 38,260
- 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 Pennsylvania?
We list 41 schools in Pennsylvania with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 32 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 8 private career schools. Campuses are in Scranton, Uniontown, Bethlehem, Essington, and Willow Street.
Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 32 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Among the 39 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,594 to $37,010. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median pay for LPNs in Pennsylvania is $63,940 a year, and most earn between $51,500 and $77,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Pennsylvania?
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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