Licensed Practical Nursing Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing is offered at 954 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of Licensed Practical Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 50,931 people earned theirLicensed Practical Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Licensed Practical Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40,853 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,247 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,441 |
Earnings of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing of $42,279 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,399 |
| 4 years | $42,279 |
| 5 years | $47,962 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Licensed Practical Nursing majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 802 |
| Women | 7,009 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Licensed Practical Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,237 | 67.0% |
| Asian | 229 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 775 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,049 | 13.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 285 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 175 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 19 | 0.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Licensed Practical Nursing Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,050 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Licensed Practical Nursing students seeking a basic certificate is Des Moines Area Community College. This school awarded 1,637 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 1,209 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hondros College of Nursing is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,122 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,107 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 869 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 747 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 579 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 472 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 406 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 356 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 316 basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
High Desert Medical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valley College-Cleveland comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Grande Valley College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Anaheim comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Licensed Practical Nursing that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 44,550 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 4,506 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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