LPN Programs

Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in California

77 accredited LPN programs in California, compared by licensure pass rate, tuition, accreditation, and application deadline.

87% Avg pass rate

$1,114 Lowest tuition/yr

13 Accepting now

$60,790 Median salary

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Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, California

100% pass rate$1,146/yrApply by Jun 30

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Citrus College Glendora, California

100% pass rate$1,204/yr

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Clovis Adult Education Clovis, California

100% pass rateApply by Sep 3

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College of the Redwoods Eureka, California

100% pass rate$1,147/yr

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Gavilan College Gilroy, California

100% pass rate$1,506/yr

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Lassen Community College Susanville, California

100% pass rate$1,144/yrApply by May 1

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Long Beach City College Long Beach, California

100% pass rate$1,556/yrApply by Nov 12

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Pasadena City College Pasadena, California

100% pass rate$1,180/yrApply by Apr 1

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Rio Hondo College Whittier, California

100% pass rate$1,388/yrApply by Aug 28

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Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, California

100% pass rate$1,234/yr

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University of Antelope Valley Lancaster, California

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Riverside City College Riverside, California

98% pass rate$1,420/yrACENApply by Mar 1

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Unitek College South San Francisco, California

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Bakersfield College Bakersfield, California

96% pass rate$1,430/yr

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Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, California

96% pass rate$1,340/yrApply by Jan 30

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Stanbridge University Irvine, California

96% pass rateRolling admission

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MiraCosta College Oceanside, California

95% pass rate$1,152/yr

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City College of San Francisco San Francisco, California

94% pass rate$1,696/yr

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High Desert Medical College Lancaster, California

94% pass rateRolling admission

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Sacramento City College Sacramento, California

94% pass rate$1,288/yrApply by Feb 28

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Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, California

93% pass rate$1,184/yrApply by Oct 31

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College of the Desert Palm Desert, California

92% pass rate$1,326/yr

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Merced College Merced, California

92% pass rate$1,194/yr

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Southwestern College Chula Vista, California

92% pass rate$1,344/yrApply by Apr 23

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College of the Siskiyous Weed, California

91% pass rate$1,444/yr

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Angeles College Los Angeles, California

90% pass rateRolling admission

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Career Development Institute Inc Los Angeles, California

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, California

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Mission College Santa Clara, California

89% pass rate$1,438/yr

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Palo Verde College Blythe, California

89% pass rate$1,380/yr

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Hartnell College Salinas, California

88% pass rate$1,404/yrACEN

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Butte College Oroville, California

85% pass rate$1,336/yrApply by Aug 31

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California Nurses Educational Institute Palm Springs, California

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Homestead Schools Torrance, California

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Angeles Institute ARTESIA, California

83% pass rate

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Career Care Institute Lancaster, California

82% pass rate

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Downey Adult School Downey, California

82% pass rate

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Unitek College Hayward, California

82% pass rateRolling admission

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Contra Costa Medical Career College Antioch, California

80% pass rate

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Beaumont Adult School Beaumont, California

76% pass rate

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Blake Austin College Vacaville, California

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Unitek College Fremont, California

76% pass rateRolling admission

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National Career College Panorama City, California

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Cerro Coso Community College Ridgecrest, California

73% pass rate$1,384/yr

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Sri Sai Krish Institute ORANGE, California

71% pass rate$70,000/yr

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Madera Community College Madera, California

70% pass rate$1,334/yr

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Medical Allied Career Center Santa Fe Springs, California

69% pass rate

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Pacific College Costa Mesa, California

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Copper Mountain Community College Joshua Tree, California

64% pass rate$1,114/yrApply by Feb 28

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California Career Institute Anaheim, California

56% pass rateRolling admission

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Charles A Jones Career and Education Center Sacramento, California

56% pass rate

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Glendale Career College Glendale, California

49% pass rateRolling admission

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American Career College-Anaheim Anaheim, California

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American Career College-Los Angeles Los Angeles, California

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American Career College-Ontario Ontario, California

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Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, California

$1,124/yr

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Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, California

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Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, California

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Carrington College-San Jose San Jose, California

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CES College Burbank, California

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Feather River Community College District Quincy, California

$1,465/yr

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Hacienda La Puente Adult Education La Puente, California

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Healthcare Career College Paramount, California

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Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles Campus Los Angeles, California

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Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys Campus Van Nuys, California

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Napa Valley College Napa, California

$1,156/yr

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North-West College-Anaheim Anaheim, California

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North-West College-Long Beach Long Beach, California

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North-West College-Pomona Pomona, California

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North-West College-Riverside Riverside, California

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North-West College-Van Nuys Van Nuys, California

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North-West College-West Covina West Covina, California

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Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, California

$14,804/yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage, California

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San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria Santa Maria, California

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Smith Chason College Los Angeles, California

$19,100/yr

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Xavier College School of Nursing Stockton, California

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Licensed Practical Nurse in California — FAQ

How many LPN programs are there in California?

TransitionU lists 77 accredited Licensed Practical Nurse programs in California, each with verified pass rate, tuition, accreditation, and application-deadline data where available.

What does a Licensed Practical Nurse program cost in California?

Published annual tuition varies widely by school — community-college programs are often a few thousand dollars a year, while private and university programs run higher. Each program card shows its annual tuition where we have it.

How do I get into a LPN program in California?

Most LPN programs are competitive-admission: you'll typically need prerequisite coursework, an entrance exam (such as the TEAS or HESI), and a completed application by the program's deadline. Start a pathway on TransitionU to get a personalized checklist.

Which LPN program in California has the best pass rate?

Sort the list above by pass rate (the default), and the top-listed programs with a published rate are the strongest performers we've verified.

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