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CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Alabama

There are 23 cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs at 23 schools in Alabama in federal College Scorecard data. 21 are at public schools; 23 offer a certificate and 0 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $5,540 a year in tuition and fees (23 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $36,747 (9 programs reporting). Most programs are in Birmingham (2), Mobile (2), Alexander City (1). We also track 4 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.

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All programs (23)

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Central Alabama Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,520 · Average net price: $8,615

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,610 · Average net price: $6,092

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Coastal Alabama Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,760 · Average net price: $11,098 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $31,675

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Herzing University-Birmingham

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Private nonprofit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,820 · Average net price: $23,649 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $39,628

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Lawson State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,215 · Average net price: $6,248

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Snead State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,610 · Average net price: $2,991

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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,400 · Average net price: $772 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $32,465

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Enterprise State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,520 · Average net price: $8,461

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Reid State Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,760 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,565

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Gadsden State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,608 · Average net price: $2,125 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,266

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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,640 · Average net price: $11,727

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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,685 · Average net price: $6,048

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Bevill State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,126 · Average net price: $4,857 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $37,445

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Bishop State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,760 · Average net price: $8,644

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Fortis College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Private for-profit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,000 · Average net price: $19,589

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H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,610 · Average net price: $8,855

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Northwest Shoals Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,551 · Average net price: $4,245

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Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,520 · Average net price: $6,561

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Northeast Alabama Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,460 · Average net price: $5,811 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,747

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George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,160 · Average net price: $9,601 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $41,466

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John C Calhoun State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,540 · Average net price: $7,874

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Shelton State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,520 · Average net price: $8,931 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $37,310

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Southern Union State Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,460 · Average net price: $5,984

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Frequently asked questions

How many cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs are in Alabama?

We found 23 certificate or associate programs at 23 schools in Alabama in College Scorecard data, 21 of them at public schools.

What are the lowest-tuition cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs in Alabama?

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Gadsden State Community College (Gadsden, $4,608); Bevill State Community College (Jasper, $5,126); George C Wallace State Community College-Selma (Selma, $5,160). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.