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2027 Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools in the Southeast Region

288 Colleges in the United States
17,675 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Degrees Awarded
$41,193 Avg Early-Career Salary

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their licensed practical/vocational nurse training programs.

College Factual analyzed 288 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools.

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Best Schools for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

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Northeast Alabama Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Northeast Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rainsville. There were roughly 64 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Alabama Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Northeast Alabama Community College generally make around $53,855. Students borrow a median of $8,950 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Northeast Alabama Community College

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Chattahoochee Valley Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, ranking #2. Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Phenix City. Chattahoochee Valley Community College awarded about 53 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $63,335 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,875 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Chattahoochee Valley Community College

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A rank of #3 makes Arkansas State University Newport one of the top schools for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Arkansas State University Newport is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Newport. About 91 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Arkansas State University Newport in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Arkansas State University Newport generally make around $39,979. Arkansas State University Newport graduates carry a median of $11,300 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Arkansas State University Newport

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Indian River State College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. Indian River State College awarded about 17 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $44,082 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,492. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Indian River State College

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University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Morrilton. About 44 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton earn a median of $47,729 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,758 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College came in at #6 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria. About 173 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Central Louisiana Technical Community College earn a median of $18,707 early in their careers. Central Louisiana Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Central Louisiana Technical Community College

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University placed #7 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jacksonville. About 51% of students finish within six years. Jacksonville University awarded about 10 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Jacksonville University earn a median of $72,608 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,619 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Jacksonville University

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Gaston College
Dallas, NC

Gaston College placed #8 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Dallas. Gaston College awarded about 141 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Gaston College generally make around $42,358. Gaston College graduates carry a median of $13,576 in student loans. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Gaston College

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York Technical College landed the #9 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Rock Hill. York Technical College awarded about 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of York Technical College earn a median of $54,238 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,434. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at York Technical College

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Eastern Shore Community College placed #10 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Eastern Shore Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Melfa. There were roughly 29 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Shore Community College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Eastern Shore Community College

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Mcdowell Technical Community College placed #11 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Set in the rural area of Marion, Mcdowell Technical Community College is a small public institution. Mcdowell Technical Community College awarded about 25 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $51,299 in their early career. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Mcdowell Technical Community College

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Palm Beach State College landed the #12 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Palm Beach State College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth. Palm Beach State College awarded about 18 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Palm Beach State College generally make around $44,422. Typical student debt for the program is $9,834. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Palm Beach State College

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Miami Dade College earned the #13 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. About 57 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Miami Dade College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Miami Dade College

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Isothermal Community College came in at #14 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Spindale. There were roughly 26 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Isothermal Community College in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Isothermal Community College earn a median of $51,324 early in their careers. Isothermal Community College graduates carry a median of $6,625 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Isothermal Community College

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Galen College Of Nursing Louisville earned the #15 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Galen College Of Nursing Louisville is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. About 23% of students finish within six years. Galen College Of Nursing Louisville awarded about 47 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Galen College Of Nursing Louisville generally make around $46,830. Typical student debt for the program is $16,642. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Galen College Of Nursing Louisville

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J F Drake State Community And Technical College earned the #16 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of Huntsville, J F Drake State Community And Technical College is a small public institution. There were roughly 40 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at J F Drake State Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from J F Drake State Community And Technical College

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Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #17 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. There were roughly 46 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $57,579. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Florida State College At Jacksonville

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Savannah Technical College landed the #18 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Savannah Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Savannah. There were roughly 30 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Savannah Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Savannah Technical College earn around $43,592 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,843 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Savannah Technical College

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Augusta Technical College placed #19 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Augusta Technical College awarded about 39 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Augusta Technical College earn around $51,024 in the first couple years of their career. Augusta Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,910 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Augusta Technical College

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Ecpi University
Virginia Beach, VA

Ecpi University placed #20 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This large private for-profit university is located in the city of Virginia Beach. About 28% of students finish within six years. Ecpi University awarded about 871 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Ecpi University earn a median of $51,209 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Ecpi University

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Southeastern Technical College placed #21 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the town of Vidalia, Southeastern Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 13 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $39,368 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,290. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Southeastern Technical College

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Black River Technical College landed the #22 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Pocahontas. Black River Technical College awarded about 18 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $30,491 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,950 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Black River Technical College

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Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #23 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 33 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Pines Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $40,728 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,500. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Coastal Pines Technical College

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Rich Mountain Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This small public university is located in the town of Mena. There were roughly 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Rich Mountain Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Rich Mountain Community College earn around $36,179 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Rich Mountain Community College

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Southern Arkansas University Tech placed #25 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Camden. There were roughly 26 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Southern Arkansas University Tech generally make around $34,302. Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates carry a median of $8,488 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Southern Arkansas University Tech

Rest of the Top 50 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong licensed practical/vocational nurse training education:

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South College
Knoxville, TN
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Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
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Additional Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Award Winners

These schools also stood out for licensed practical/vocational nurse training:

Rank School Location
#51 Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA
#52 John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner, AL
#53 Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe, LA
#54 Athens Technical College Athens, GA
#55 Gateway Community And Technical College Florence, KY
#56 Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC
#57 Galen Health Institutes Gainesville Gainesville, FL

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for licensed practical/vocational nurse training:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 288 schools evaluated.

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