LPN programs in Texas
We found 65 schools offering practical nursing (LPN/LVN) training in Texas, with campuses in San Antonio, Houston, Waco, and Austin and more. LPNs in Texas earn a median $62,240 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 65
- Public colleges
- 51
- Median pay in TX
- $62,240
- Cities with schools
- 28
24 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools
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Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Surgical technologist
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +1
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +10
Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
CyberTex Institute of Technology
Austin, TX · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
Fortis Institute - Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Surgical technologist
- +2
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +17
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
LPN programs by city
- Houston (7 within 30 mi)
- San Antonio (5 within 30 mi)
- Dallas (6 within 30 mi)
- Fort Worth (4 within 30 mi)
- Austin (3 within 30 mi)
- Arlington (6 within 30 mi)
- Plano (6 within 30 mi)
- Denton (4 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (6 within 30 mi)
- McAllen (3 within 30 mi)
- Round Rock (3 within 30 mi)
- Sugar Land (4 within 30 mi)
- Flower Mound (7 within 30 mi)
- Harlingen (3 within 30 mi)
- Texas City (5 within 30 mi)
- Burleson (3 within 30 mi)
- Fulshear (3 within 30 mi)
- Rockwall (4 within 30 mi)
- Galveston (4 within 30 mi)
- Celina (5 within 30 mi)
- Waxahachie (3 within 30 mi)
- Schertz (5 within 30 mi)
- Weslaco (3 within 30 mi)
- Princeton (3 within 30 mi)
- Alvin (7 within 30 mi)
- Katy (3 within 30 mi)
- Hillsboro (3 within 30 mi)
- The Woodlands (3 within 30 mi)
What LPNs earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $62,240
- $29.92 an hour
- Typical range
- $48,910–$76,140
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 57,560
- 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 Texas?
We list 65 schools in Texas with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 51 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 11 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, Houston, Waco, Austin, and Richardson.
Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Texas?
Yes. 51 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 61 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,342 to $33,163. 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 Texas?
The median pay for LPNs in Texas is $62,240 a year, and most earn between $48,910 and $76,140, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Texas?
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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