Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Louisiana: 19 Colleges and Schools
19 Louisiana schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,099 students: 12 public, 7 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
19
Schools in Louisiana
1,099
Graduates in 2024
12
Public colleges
7
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Louisiana · CIP 51.3901
19 schools in Louisiana graduated 1,099 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 12 public, 7 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (19), associate (5).
The largest program is Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria with 180 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 19 Louisiana schools
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Public · 63%
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Private nonprofit · 0%
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Private for-profit · 37%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Louisiana
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Alexandria | 180 |
| 2 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette | 143 |
| 3 | Northshore Technical Community College | Lacombe | 112 |
| 4 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles | 96 |
| 5 | Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe | 89 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Louisiana by city
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19 of 19 schools listed · 16 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge · 2 schools | ||||
| Delta College of Arts & Technology | Private for-profit | certificate | 85 | Website ↗ |
| Baton Rouge Community College | Public | certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Hammond · 2 schools | ||||
| Compass Career College | Private for-profit | certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Petra College | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Lafayette · 2 schools | ||||
| South Louisiana Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 143 | Website ↗ |
| Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus | Private for-profit | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Alexandria · 1 school | ||||
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 180 | Website ↗ |
| Bossier City · 1 school | ||||
| Bossier Parish Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 53 | Website ↗ |
| Chalmette · 1 school | ||||
| Nunez Community College | Public | certificate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Covington · 1 school | ||||
| Delta College Inc | Private for-profit | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Gonzales · 1 school | ||||
| River Parishes Community College | Public | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Kenner · 1 school | ||||
| Healthcare Training Institute | Private for-profit | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Lacombe · 1 school | ||||
| Northshore Technical Community College | Public | certificate | 112 | Website ↗ |
| Lake Charles · 1 school | ||||
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 96 | Website ↗ |
| Minden · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 88 | Website ↗ |
| Monroe · 1 school | ||||
| Louisiana Delta Community College | Public | certificate | 89 | Website ↗ |
| New Orleans · 1 school | ||||
| Delgado Community College | Public | certificate | 49 | Website ↗ |
| Schriever · 1 school | ||||
| Fletcher Technical Community College | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Slidell · 1 school | ||||
| Delta College-Slidell Campus | Private for-profit | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 19 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 19 | 1,099 | this page |
| Texas | 67 | 3,143 | Programs in Texas → |
| Arkansas | 25 | 799 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Mississippi | 16 | 798 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Louisiana
- How many LPN programs are in Louisiana?
- 19 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,099 students.
- Which Louisiana program is the largest?
- Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria, with 180 graduates in 2024, followed by South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette (143).
- Are Louisiana programs mostly public?
- Yes: 12 public, 7 private for-profit of the 19 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Louisiana?
- Typical LPN pay in Louisiana is $57,470 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.