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

College Scorecard lists 23 cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs at 23 schools in Louisiana. 12 are at public schools; 23 offer a certificate and 6 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $4,379 a year (from 22 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $37,178 (14 programs reporting). Most programs are in Baton Rouge (3), Lafayette (3), Hammond (2). 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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Central Louisiana Technical Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,098 · Average net price: $5,162 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,234

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Baton Rouge Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,419 · Average net price: $9,356

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Delta College of Arts & Technology

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $31,000 · Average net price: $22,913 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,939

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Fortis College-Baton Rouge

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,924 · Average net price: $22,998 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $43,454

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Bossier Parish Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,339 · Average net price: $8,389

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LA

Nunez Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,255 · Average net price: $8,271 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $42,829

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Delta College Inc

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $31,000 · Average net price: $26,297 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $37,316

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LA

River Parishes Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,834 · Average net price: $8,411

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LA

Compass Career College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $10,805 · Average net price: $23,086

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LA

Petra College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $12,490 · Average net price: $18,244

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LA

Williams Technical College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,500 · Average net price: Not reported

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LA

Healthcare Training Institute

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): Not reported · Average net price: Not reported

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LA

Northshore Technical Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,299 · Average net price: $8,484 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,116

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LA

Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $31,000 · Average net price: $26,247 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,939

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LA

Infinity College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $585 · Average net price: $160 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $32,675

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South Louisiana Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,210 · Average net price: $9,430 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,612

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SOWELA Technical Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,305 · Average net price: $6,795 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $37,040

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LA

Blue Cliff College-Metairie

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,683 · Average net price: $24,959

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LA

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,109 · Average net price: $14,899 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,847

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Louisiana Delta Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,159 · Average net price: $11,672 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $33,173

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Delgado Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,422 · Average net price: $11,939 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,071

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Fletcher Technical Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,299 · Average net price: $9,493

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Delta College-Slidell Campus

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,050 · Average net price: $19,641 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $37,316

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Frequently asked questions

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

We found 23 certificate or associate programs at 23 schools in Louisiana in College Scorecard data, 12 of them at public schools.

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

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Infinity College (Lafayette, $585); Williams Technical College (Houma, $1,500); Central Louisiana Technical Community College (Alexandria, $4,098). 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.