Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Virginia: 30 Colleges and Schools
30 Virginia schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,525 students: 22 public, 3 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
30
Schools in Virginia
1,525
Graduates in 2024
22
Public colleges
5
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Virginia · CIP 51.3901
30 schools in Virginia graduated 1,525 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 22 public, 3 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (30).
The largest program is ECPI University in Virginia Beach with 747 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 30 Virginia schools
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Public · 73%
3
Private nonprofit · 10%
5
Private for-profit · 17%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Virginia
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECPI University | Virginia Beach | 747 |
| 2 | Rappahannock Community College | Glenns | 132 |
| 3 | Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | 116 |
| 4 | Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta | 104 |
| 5 | Germanna Community College | Locust Grove | 67 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Virginia by city
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30 of 30 schools listed · 25 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond · 3 schools | ||||
| Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing | Public | certificate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Fortis College-Richmond | Private for-profit | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Danville · 2 schools | ||||
| Medical Solutions Academy | Private for-profit | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Danville Community College | Public | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Norfolk · 2 schools | ||||
| Fortis College-Norfolk | Private for-profit | certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Tidewater Community College | Public | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Virginia Beach · 2 schools | ||||
| ECPI University | Private for-profit | certificate | 747 | Website ↗ |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Private nonprofit | certificate | 116 | Website ↗ |
| Abingdon · 1 school | ||||
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Alberta · 1 school | ||||
| Southside Virginia Community College | Public | certificate | 104 | Website ↗ |
| Big Stone Gap · 1 school | ||||
| Mountain Empire Community College | Public | certificate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Cedar Bluff · 1 school | ||||
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Public | certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Charlottesville · 1 school | ||||
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Public | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Chester · 1 school | ||||
| Brightpoint Community College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Clifton Forge · 1 school | ||||
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Dublin · 1 school | ||||
| New River Community College | Public | certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Franklin · 1 school | ||||
| Paul D Camp Community College | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Fredericksburg · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Private for-profit | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Glenns · 1 school | ||||
| Rappahannock Community College | Public | certificate | 132 | Website ↗ |
| Hampton · 1 school | ||||
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Locust Grove · 1 school | ||||
| Germanna Community College | Public | certificate | 67 | Website ↗ |
| Lynchburg · 1 school | ||||
| Centra College | Private nonprofit | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Martinsville · 1 school | ||||
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Public | certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Melfa · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Shore Community College | Public | certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Middletown · 1 school | ||||
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Newport News · 1 school | ||||
| Riverside College of Health Careers | Private nonprofit | certificate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Roanoke · 1 school | ||||
| Virginia Western Community College | Public | certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Weyers Cave · 1 school | ||||
| Blue Ridge Community College | Public | certificate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Wytheville · 1 school | ||||
| Wytheville Community College | Public | certificate | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 30 | 1,525 | this page |
| North Carolina | 41 | 862 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Kentucky | 24 | 4,942 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Tennessee | 23 | 1,321 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| West Virginia | 22 | 285 | Programs in West Virginia → |
| Maryland | 13 | 255 | Programs in Maryland → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Virginia
- How many LPN programs are in Virginia?
- 30 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,525 students.
- Which Virginia program is the largest?
- ECPI University in Virginia Beach, with 747 graduates in 2024, followed by Rappahannock Community College in Glenns (132).
- Are Virginia programs mostly public?
- Yes: 22 public, 3 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit of the 30 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Virginia?
- Typical LPN pay in Virginia is $64,920 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.