Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Iowa: 15 Colleges and Schools
15 Iowa schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 2,402 students: 15 public, grouped below by city.
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NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.3901
15 schools in Iowa graduated 2,402 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 15 public. Credentials offered: certificate (15).
The largest program is Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny with 1,637 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
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NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | 1,637 |
| 2 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids | 147 |
| 3 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | 118 |
| 4 | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge | 92 |
| 5 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | 89 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
Sponsored programs
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15 of 15 schools listed · 15 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny · 1 school | ||||
| Des Moines Area Community College | Public | certificate | 1,637 | Website ↗ |
| Calmar · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Public | certificate | 62 | Website ↗ |
| Cedar Rapids · 1 school | ||||
| Kirkwood Community College | Public | certificate | 147 | Website ↗ |
| Council Bluffs · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Western Community College | Public | certificate | 89 | Website ↗ |
| Creston · 1 school | ||||
| Southwestern Community College | Public | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Davenport · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Public | certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Estherville · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Dodge · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Central Community College | Public | certificate | 92 | Website ↗ |
| Iowa Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Ellsworth Community College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Marshalltown · 1 school | ||||
| Marshalltown Community College | Public | certificate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Mason City · 1 school | ||||
| North Iowa Area Community College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Ottumwa · 1 school | ||||
| Indian Hills Community College | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Sheldon · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Public | certificate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Sioux City · 1 school | ||||
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Public | certificate | 118 | Website ↗ |
| West Burlington · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern Community College | Public | certificate | 57 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 15 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 15 | 2,402 | this page |
| Illinois | 36 | 1,109 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Missouri | 30 | 823 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Minnesota | 21 | 751 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Wisconsin | 11 | 832 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Nebraska | 8 | 335 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 5 | 276 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Iowa
- How many LPN programs are in Iowa?
- 15 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 2,402 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, with 1,637 graduates in 2024, followed by Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids (147).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- Yes: 15 public of the 15 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Iowa?
- Typical LPN pay in Iowa is $62,630 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.