Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Missouri: 30 Colleges and Schools
30 Missouri schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 823 students: 23 public, 3 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
30
Schools in Missouri
823
Graduates in 2024
23
Public colleges
4
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Missouri · CIP 51.3901
30 schools in Missouri graduated 823 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 23 public, 3 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (30).
The largest program is Applied Tech in Sunset Hills with 85 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 30 Missouri schools
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Public · 77%
3
Private nonprofit · 10%
4
Private for-profit · 13%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Missouri
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Tech | Sunset Hills | 85 |
| 2 | North Central Missouri College | Trenton | 79 |
| 3 | Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | 68 |
| 4 | Concorde Career College-Kansas City | Kansas City | 57 |
| 5 | St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton | Fenton | 50 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Missouri by city
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30 of 30 schools listed · 28 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau · 2 schools | ||||
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Public | certificate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Kansas City · 2 schools | ||||
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City | Private for-profit | certificate | 57 | Website ↗ |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Bolivar · 1 school | ||||
| Bolivar Technical College | Private nonprofit | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Cottleville · 1 school | ||||
| St Charles Community College | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Eolia · 1 school | ||||
| Pike-Lincoln Technical Center | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Fenton · 1 school | ||||
| St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton | Private for-profit | certificate | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Hannibal · 1 school | ||||
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Hillsboro · 1 school | ||||
| Jefferson College | Public | certificate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Houston · 1 school | ||||
| Texas County Technical College | Private for-profit | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Joplin · 1 school | ||||
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Public | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Kirksville · 1 school | ||||
| Kirksville Area Technical Center | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Lexington · 1 school | ||||
| Lex La-Ray Technical Center | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Linn · 1 school | ||||
| State Technical College of Missouri | Public | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Marshall · 1 school | ||||
| Saline County Career Center | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Moberly · 1 school | ||||
| Moberly Area Community College | Public | certificate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Neosho · 1 school | ||||
| Crowder College | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Park Hills · 1 school | ||||
| Mineral Area College | Public | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Poplar Bluff · 1 school | ||||
| Three Rivers College | Public | certificate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Louis · 1 school | ||||
| St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Sedalia · 1 school | ||||
| State Fair Community College | Public | certificate | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Springfield · 1 school | ||||
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Public | certificate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| Sunset Hills · 1 school | ||||
| Applied Tech | Public | certificate | 85 | Website ↗ |
| Trenton · 1 school | ||||
| North Central Missouri College | Public | certificate | 79 | Website ↗ |
| Union · 1 school | ||||
| East Central College | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Warrensburg · 1 school | ||||
| Warrensburg Area Career Center | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Washington · 1 school | ||||
| Four Rivers Career Center | Public | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Waynesville · 1 school | ||||
| Waynesville Career Center | Public | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| West Plains · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Missouri Technical Institute | Public | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 30 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 30 | 823 | this page |
| Illinois | 36 | 1,109 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 1,115 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| Arkansas | 25 | 799 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Kentucky | 24 | 4,942 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Tennessee | 23 | 1,321 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Kansas | 19 | 643 | Programs in Kansas → |
| Iowa | 15 | 2,402 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Nebraska | 8 | 335 | Programs in Nebraska → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Missouri
- How many LPN programs are in Missouri?
- 30 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 823 students.
- Which Missouri program is the largest?
- Applied Tech in Sunset Hills, with 85 graduates in 2024, followed by North Central Missouri College in Trenton (79).
- Are Missouri programs mostly public?
- Yes: 23 public, 3 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit of the 30 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Missouri?
- Typical LPN pay in Missouri is $61,530 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.