Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Nebraska: 8 Colleges and Schools
8 Nebraska schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 335 students: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Nebraska · CIP 51.3901
8 schools in Nebraska graduated 335 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: certificate (8).
The largest program is Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln with 89 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 8 Nebraska schools
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Largest programs in Nebraska
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln | 89 |
| 2 | Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha | 78 |
| 3 | Central Community College | Grand Island | 74 |
| 4 | Northeast Community College | Norfolk | 41 |
| 5 | Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte | 18 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Nebraska by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha · 3 schools | ||||
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Public | certificate | 78 | Website ↗ |
| College of Saint Mary | Private nonprofit | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Clarkson College | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Grand Island · 1 school | ||||
| Central Community College | Public | certificate | 74 | Website ↗ |
| Lincoln · 1 school | ||||
| Southeast Community College Area | Public | certificate | 89 | Website ↗ |
| Norfolk · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Community College | Public | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| North Platte · 1 school | ||||
| Mid-Plains Community College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Scottsbluff · 1 school | ||||
| Western Nebraska Community College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 8 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 8 | 335 | this page |
| Missouri | 30 | 823 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Kansas | 19 | 643 | Programs in Kansas → |
| Iowa | 15 | 2,402 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Colorado | 14 | 316 | Programs in Colorado → |
| South Dakota | 5 | 276 | Programs in South Dakota → |
| Wyoming | 4 | 192 | Programs in Wyoming → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Nebraska
- How many LPN programs are in Nebraska?
- 8 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 335 students.
- Which Nebraska program is the largest?
- Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln, with 89 graduates in 2024, followed by Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha (78).
- Are Nebraska programs mostly public?
- Yes: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit of the 8 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Nebraska?
- Typical LPN pay in Nebraska is $62,660 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.