LPN programs in West Virginia
Looking for practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in West Virginia? There are 20, including 19 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. LPNs in West Virginia earn a median $55,360 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 20
- Public colleges
- 19
- Median pay in WV
- $55,360
- Cities with schools
- 11
20 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools
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Boone Career and Technical Center
Foster, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- CDL & truck driving
- +2
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +16
Cabell County Career Technology Center
Huntington, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +2
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
Buckhannon, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- Welding
- +3
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Martinsburg, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Princeton, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Morgantown, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Surgical technologist
New River Community and Technical College
Beaver, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- Welding
- +14
Pierpont Community & Technical College
Fairmont, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Phlebotomy
- +12
Putnam Career and Technical Center
Eleanor, WV · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Medical assistant
LPN programs by city
- Charleston (4 within 30 mi)
- Huntington (4 within 30 mi)
- Morgantown (5 within 30 mi)
- Wheeling (5 within 30 mi)
- Fairmont (3 within 30 mi)
- Beckley (4 within 30 mi)
- Princeton (5 within 30 mi)
- Eleanor (5 within 30 mi)
- Delbarton (3 within 30 mi)
- Foster (4 within 30 mi)
- Stollings (3 within 30 mi)
What LPNs earn in West Virginia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $55,360
- $26.61 an hour
- Typical range
- $45,690–$70,960
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WV
- 6,050
- 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 West Virginia?
We list 20 schools in West Virginia with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 19 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in South Charleston, Beckley, Glen Dale, Dunbar, and Foster.
Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in West Virginia?
Yes. 19 public colleges in West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
Among the 18 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,975 to $19,229. 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 West Virginia?
The median pay for LPNs in West Virginia is $55,360 a year, and most earn between $45,690 and $70,960, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in West Virginia?
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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