LPN programs in Reading, PA
4 schools within 30 miles of Reading, PA offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and one is in Reading itself. LPNs in Pennsylvania earn a median $63,940 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- <1 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in PA
- $63,940
4 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Reading, PA
School results
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA · 0.6 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- +3
Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown
Allentown, PA · 26 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- Medical assistant
- +1
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Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA · 28 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +12
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
What are the closest practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools to Reading?
The closest are Reading Area Community College (Reading, under 1 mile), Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown (Allentown, 26 mi), and Chester County Intermediate Unit (Downingtown, 26 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Reading cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $9,203 to $36,348. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do LPNs make near Reading?
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 Reading?
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
- Downingtown (26 mi)
- Lebanon (26 mi)
- Allentown (29 mi)
- Hazleton (42 mi)
- Easton (44 mi)
- Wilmington, DE (47 mi)
- Philadelphia (48 mi)
- Trenton, NJ (62 mi)
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