LPN Programs in North Carolina

North Carolina has 41 schools with LPN programs in this directory: 40 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 862 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $51,454 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Gaston College, Forsyth Technical Community College and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.

41
Schools with this program
862
Graduates last year
$51,454
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 41 LPN programs in North Carolina

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Gaston College

Dallas, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,229
Graduates last year
195
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,251
Type
Public

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,050
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,531
Type
Public

Sampson Community College

Clinton, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,877
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,530
Type
Public

Southeastern Community College

Whiteville, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,600
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,735
Type
Public

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,273
Graduates last year
17
Type
Public

Rockingham Community College

Wentworth, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,006
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,933
Type
Public

Bladen Community College

Dublin, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,638
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,244
Type
Public

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,598
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,728
Graduates last year
12
Type
Public

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,800
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Richmond Community College

Hamlet, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,956
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,597
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do LPN graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $51,454 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public LPN programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 40 public schools offer it, including Gaston College, Forsyth Technical Community College, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Fayetteville Technical Community College and Central Carolina Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.