LPN programs in Fairmont, WV
3 schools within 30 miles of Fairmont, WV offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and one is in Fairmont itself. LPNs in West Virginia earn a median $55,360 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in WV
- $55,360
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
What are the closest practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools to Fairmont?
The closest are Pierpont Community & Technical College (Fairmont, 4 mi), Monongalia County Technical Education Center (Morgantown, 14 mi), and Greene County Career and Technology Center (Waynesburg, 29 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Fairmont cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,132 to $14,909. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do LPNs make near Fairmont?
Across West Virginia, the median pay is $55,360 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 Fairmont?
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
- Morgantown (15 mi)
- Waynesburg, PA (29 mi)
- Uniontown, PA (37 mi)
- Washington, PA (48 mi)
- Wheeling (50 mi)
- Steubenville, OH (67 mi)
- Pittsburgh, PA (67 mi)
- Monroeville, PA (69 mi)