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2027 Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools in Texas

62 Colleges in the United States
3,706 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Degrees Awarded
$44,716 Avg Early-Career Salary

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their licensed practical/vocational nurse training programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 62 schools to find the best for licensed practical/vocational nurse training students.

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Best Schools for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training in Texas

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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Galen Health Institutes Dallas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Located in the city of Richardson, Galen Health Institutes Dallas is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 81 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Galen Health Institutes Dallas in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Galen Health Institutes Dallas earn a median of $72,174 early in their careers. Galen Health Institutes Dallas graduates carry a median of $40,317 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Galen Health Institutes Dallas

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

A rank of #2 makes El Centro College one of the top schools for licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. About 17 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at El Centro College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $41,295 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,470. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for El Centro College

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Alvin Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 21 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Alvin Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Alvin Community College earn around $64,976 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,215 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Alvin Community College

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Odessa College
Odessa, TX

Odessa College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Odessa. Odessa College awarded about 74 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $47,856 in their early career. Odessa College graduates carry a median of $8,500 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Odessa College

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Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 250 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $46,830 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,642 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio

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Houston Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 90 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $40,365 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete this degree. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Houston Community College

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Paris Junior College landed the #7 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Paris. There were roughly 33 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Paris Junior College in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Paris Junior College earn a median of $38,811 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,846. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Paris Junior College

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Howard College
Big Spring, TX

Howard College placed #8 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Howard College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Big Spring. Howard College awarded about 68 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Howard College earn a median of $44,111 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,461 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Howard College

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Austin Community College District earned the #9 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. About 56 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Austin Community College District earn around $50,186 in the first couple years of their career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $11,378 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Austin Community College District

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Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus placed #10 among the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Round Rock. Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus awarded about 74 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus earn a median of $46,830 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,642. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Galen Health Institutes Austin Campus

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Panola College
Carthage, TX

Panola College came in at #11 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the town of Carthage, Panola College is a mid-sized public institution. About 74 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Panola College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Panola College

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Galveston College
Galveston, TX

Galveston College earned the #12 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Galveston, Galveston College is a mid-sized public university. Galveston College awarded about 10 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $51,165 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,566. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Galveston College

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Galen Health Institutes Houston earned the #13 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. There were roughly 117 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Galen Health Institutes Houston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Galen Health Institutes Houston earn around $46,830 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,642 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Galen Health Institutes Houston

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Cisco College
Cisco, TX

Cisco College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Cisco. About 63 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Cisco College in the most recent year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Cisco College earn a median of $17,820 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,875 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Cisco College

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College Of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

College Of The Mainland ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Texas City, College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public university. About 22 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at College Of The Mainland in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from College Of The Mainland earn around $40,788 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,928 to complete this degree. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for College Of The Mainland

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #16 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 78 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $51,679 in their early career. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $14,250 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at San Jacinto Community College

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Del Mar College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public university. There were roughly 98 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Del Mar College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree recipients from Del Mar College generally make around $40,661. Students borrow a median of $7,476 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Del Mar College

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Victoria College
Victoria, TX

Victoria College earned the #18 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Victoria. Victoria College awarded about 54 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Victoria College earn around $40,470 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Victoria College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System came in at #19 for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. There were roughly 39 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $51,028 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,323. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Lone Star College System

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Texas State Technical College landed the #20 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public university. Texas State Technical College awarded about 102 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Texas State Technical College earn a median of $45,955 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,925. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Texas State Technical College

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Southwest Texas Junior College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Located in the town of Uvalde, Southwest Texas Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. About 40 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Southwest Texas Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Southwest Texas Junior College earn around $26,691 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,377 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Southwest Texas Junior College

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Hill College
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best licensed practical/vocational nurse training schools. Hill College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Hillsboro. Hill College awarded about 13 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training graduates of Hill College earn a median of $51,385 early in their careers. Hill College graduates carry a median of $12,237 in student loans. Get the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training details for Hill College

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Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX

Texarkana College landed the #23 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Located in the city of Texarkana, Texarkana College is a moderately-sized public university. Texarkana College awarded about 37 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Texarkana College earn around $44,812 in the first couple years of their career. Texarkana College graduates carry a median of $16,811 in student loans. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Texarkana College

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Central Texas College landed the #24 spot for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Killeen. About 13 licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees were awarded at Central Texas College in the most recent year. Graduates of the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program make about $48,689 in their early career. Central Texas College graduates carry a median of $9,609 in student loans. Read more about the licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Central Texas College

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Tyler Junior College earned the #25 position for licensed practical/vocational nurse training this year. Set in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public institution. There were roughly 112 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree from Tyler Junior College earn around $39,141 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,875 to complete this degree. See the full licensed practical/vocational nurse training program report for Tyler Junior College

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

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s licensed practical/vocational nurse training ranking:

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Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
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Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX
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Vernon College
Vernon, TX
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Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
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St Philips College
San Antonio, TX
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South Plains College
Levelland, TX
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Midland College
Midland, TX
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Temple College
Temple, TX
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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
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Blinn College
Brenham, TX
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Ranger College
Ranger, TX
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Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX
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Grayson College
Denison, TX
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Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 62 schools evaluated.

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