Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in PR: 16 Colleges and Schools
16 PR schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 449 students: 12 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · PR · CIP 51.3901
16 schools in PR graduated 449 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 12 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (8), certificate (8).
The largest program is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama in Guayama with 205 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 16 PR schools
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Largest programs in PR
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | Guayama | 205 |
| 2 | NUC University | Bayamon | 77 |
| 3 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | San Juan | 48 |
| 4 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Aguadilla | 29 |
| 5 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | Barranquitas | 22 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in PR by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayamon · 3 schools | ||||
| NUC University | Private for-profit | certificate | 77 | Website ↗ |
| American Educational College | Private for-profit | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | Private nonprofit | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| San Juan · 3 schools | ||||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | Private nonprofit | associate | 48 | Website ↗ |
| CEM College-San Juan | Private for-profit | certificate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus | Private nonprofit | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Arecibo · 2 schools | ||||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Private nonprofit | associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Aguadilla · 1 school | ||||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Private nonprofit | associate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Barranquitas · 1 school | ||||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | Private nonprofit | associate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Caguas · 1 school | ||||
| Columbia Central University-Caguas | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Carolina · 1 school | ||||
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Guayama · 1 school | ||||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | Private nonprofit | associate | 205 | Website ↗ |
| Gurabo · 1 school | ||||
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Mercedita · 1 school | ||||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | Private nonprofit | associate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| San German · 1 school | ||||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German | Private nonprofit | associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 16 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Questions about LPN programs in PR
- How many LPN programs are in PR?
- 16 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 449 students.
- Which PR program is the largest?
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama in Guayama, with 205 graduates in 2024, followed by NUC University in Bayamon (77).
- Are PR programs mostly public?
- 12 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit of the 16 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in PR?
- Typical LPN pay in PR is $30,760 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.