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

We found 29 cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs at 29 schools in Kansas. 27 are at public schools; 29 offer a certificate and 3 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $4,560 a year in tuition and fees (29 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $37,394 (10 programs reporting). Most programs are in Topeka (3), Kansas City (2), Arkansas 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 (29)

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Cowley County Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,800 · Average net price: $8,364

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Fort Hays Tech North Central

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,910 · Average net price: $15,603 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $34,407

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Neosho County Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,882 · Average net price: $9,067

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Coffeyville Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,780 · Average net price: $8,624

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Colby Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,260 · Average net price: $10,629

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Cloud County Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,720 · Average net price: $12,402

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Dodge City Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,650 · Average net price: $6,382

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Butler Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,704 · Average net price: $16,838

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Flint Hills Technical College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,400 · Average net price: $14,320 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $34,506

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Fort Scott Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,570 · Average net price: $4,580

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Garden City Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,840 · Average net price: $5,768

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Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,000 · Average net price: $9,988

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Barton County Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,744 · Average net price: $10,725

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Highland Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,650 · Average net price: $11,434

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Hutchinson Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,630 · Average net price: $3,479 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $31,954

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Independence Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,560 · Average net price: $2,571

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Allen County Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,260 · Average net price: $3,011

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Donnelly College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $10,560 · Average net price: $4,090 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $44,694

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Kansas City Kansas Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,210 · Average net price: $14,533 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $39,402

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Seward County Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,320 · Average net price: $8,584

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Manhattan Area Technical College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $10,740 · Average net price: $8,716

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Johnson County Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $2,424 · Average net price: $12,359 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,661

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Labette Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,160 · Average net price: $9,779

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Pratt Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,448 · Average net price: $13,697

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Salina Area Technical College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,128 · Average net price: $5,862

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Rasmussen University-Kansas

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,340 · Average net price: $24,957 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $40,180

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Washburn Institute of Technology

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,684 · Average net price: $12,822 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $39,127

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Washburn University

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $10,256 · Average net price: $11,023 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $39,127

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Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,395 · Average net price: $10,348 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,237

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Frequently asked questions

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

We found 29 certificate or associate programs at 29 schools in Kansas in College Scorecard data, 27 of them at public schools.

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

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Johnson County Community College (Overland Park, $2,424); Kansas City Kansas Community College (Kansas City, $3,210); Fort Scott Community College (Fort Scott, $3,570). 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.