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

College Scorecard lists 35 cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs at 35 schools in Virginia. 24 are at public schools; 35 offer a certificate and 0 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $5,329 a year in tuition and fees (34 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $38,470 (15 programs reporting). Most programs are in Norfolk (3), Richmond (3), Virginia Beach (3). 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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Virginia Highlands Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,169 · Average net price: $6,872

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VA

Southside Virginia Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,154 · Average net price: $10,096 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $32,092

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VA

Mountain Empire Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,154 · Average net price: $7,931

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VA

Chester Career College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $36,500 · Average net price: $44,977 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $39,460

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VA

Southwest Virginia Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,252 · Average net price: $5,173

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VA

Piedmont Virginia Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,219 · Average net price: $9,613 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $44,678

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VA

Sentara College of Health Sciences

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

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

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VA

Brightpoint Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,230 · Average net price: $4,793

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VA

Mountain Gateway Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,184 · Average net price: $4,762 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $37,209

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VA

Danville Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,140 · Average net price: $4,767

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VA

Medical Solutions Academy

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,110 · Average net price: $38,038

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VA

New River Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,126 · Average net price: $6,105

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VA

Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $25,634 · Average net price: $46,382 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $51,404

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VA

Paul D Camp Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,159 · Average net price: $4,676

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VA

Eastern Virginia Career College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $34,950 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,791

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VA

Rappahannock Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,249 · Average net price: $5,014 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $10,592

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VA

Virginia Peninsula Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,235 · Average net price: $6,830

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VA

Germanna Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,406 · Average net price: $5,277

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VA

Centra College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,430 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,470

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VA

Patrick & Henry Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,149 · Average net price: $3,885 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,971

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VA

Eastern Shore Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,229 · Average net price: $4,303

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VA

Laurel Ridge Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,249 · Average net price: $5,184

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VA

Riverside College of Health Sciences

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,100 · Average net price: $26,893 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $34,475

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VA

Central School of Practical Nursing

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,000 · Average net price: $6,991

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VA

Fortis College-Norfolk

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,381 · Average net price: $31,024 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $44,272

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VA

Tidewater Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,012 · Average net price: $11,681

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VA

Fortis College-Richmond

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,345 · Average net price: $25,648 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $44,272

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VA

Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,239 · Average net price: Not reported

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VA

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,427 · Average net price: $5,599

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VA

Virginia Western Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,547 · Average net price: $4,912

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VA

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,640 · Average net price: $12,243 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $42,543

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VA

ECPI University

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $18,484 · Average net price: $22,484 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $40,692

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VA

Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,090 · Average net price: $2,201

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VA

Blue Ridge Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,793 · Average net price: $13,500

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VA

Wytheville Community College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,154 · Average net price: $4,056 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $33,981

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Frequently asked questions

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

We found 35 certificate or associate programs at 35 schools in Virginia in College Scorecard data, 24 of them at public schools.

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

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing (Richmond, $4,239); New River Community College (Dublin, $5,126); Danville Community College (Danville, $5,140). 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.