Licensed Practical Nursing Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 954 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Licensed Practical Nursing.
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Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 50,931 people earned theirLicensed Practical Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Licensed Practical Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40,853 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,247 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,441 |
Earnings of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Licensed Practical Nursing of $42,279 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,399 |
| 4 years | $42,279 |
| 5 years | $47,962 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Licensed Practical Nursing Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,050 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Licensed Practical Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Licensed Practical Nursing students seeking a bachelor's degree is Des Moines Area Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,637 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 1,209 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hondros College of Nursing is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,122 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,107 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 869 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 747 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 579 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 472 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 406 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 316 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
High Desert Medical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valley College-Cleveland comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 302 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Grande Valley College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their bachelor's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Anaheim is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 287 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 280 bachelor's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Licensed Practical Nursing that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 44,550 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 4,506 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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