Licensed Practical Nursing Graduate Certificates
There are 954 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate 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 | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,441 |
Earnings of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing of $42,279 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Licensed Practical Nursing majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Most Popular Licensed Practical Nursing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,050 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Des Moines Area Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,637 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,209 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Hondros College of Nursing comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 1,122 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,107 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 869 people received their graduate certificate 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.
ECPI University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 747 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 579 graduate certificates 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.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 472 graduate certificates 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.
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 407 graduate certificates 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.
Ashland Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 406 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 356 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 318 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 316 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 309 graduate certificates 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.
Valley College-Cleveland is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Grande Valley College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 298 graduate certificates 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.
American Career College-Anaheim comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 287 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 280 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.