LPN programs in Philadelphia, PA

9 schools within 30 miles of Philadelphia, PA offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and one is in Philadelphia itself. LPNs in Pennsylvania earn a median $63,940 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
9
Closest
4 mi
Public colleges
6
Median pay in PA
$63,940

9 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Philadelphia, PA

School results

  1. Health and Technology Training Institute

    Philadelphia, PA · 4.3 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  2. Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown

    Moorestown, NJ · 10 mi · Private

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

  3. Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

    Willow Grove, PA · 10 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

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  5. Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program

    Broomall, PA · 12 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  6. All-State Career School - Essington

    Essington, PA · 13 mi · Private

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +5

  7. Camden County College

    Blackwood, NJ · 16 mi · Public

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

  8. Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education

    Westampton, NJ · 16 mi · Public

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

  9. Salem Community College

    Carneys Point, NJ · 28 mi · Public

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

  10. Chester County Intermediate Unit

    Downingtown, PA · 29 mi · Public

    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

What LPNs earn in Pennsylvania

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

LPN salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become an LPN

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

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

The closest are Health and Technology Training Institute (Philadelphia, 4 mi), Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown (Moorestown, 10 mi), and Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (Willow Grove, 10 mi). In total, 9 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).

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

For the 8 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,996 to $39,141. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do LPNs make near Philadelphia?

Across Pennsylvania, the median pay is $63,940 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 Philadelphia?

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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