Licensed Practical Nurses in California

Stable Healthcare Career: LPNs Offer Good Pay and Steady Job Growth

California Salary: $79,500 | National Median: $55,860 | Job Growth: 5% | California Colleges: 26

Licensed Practical Nurses Salary Progression

Entry Level: $44,000
Mid-Career: $59,000
Senior Level: $77,000
Top 10%: $77,740

Colleges in California

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc	Private For-Profit	—	$52,873
California Institute of Integral Studies	Private Nonprofit	—	$48,848
The Chicago School at Los Angeles	Private Nonprofit	$21,780	$56,899
University of California-San Diego	Public	$16,758	$84,943
Monterey Peninsula College	Public	$1,188	$42,176
Platt College-Los Angeles	Private For-Profit	$14,922	$40,669
Columbia College - Imperial	Private Nonprofit	$8,256	$45,378
California Jazz Conservatory	Private Nonprofit	$15,000	—
Claremont School of Theology	Private Nonprofit	—	—
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology	Private For-Profit	—	$61,575
Simpson University	Private Nonprofit	$39,708	$54,340
Fredrick and Charles Beauty College	Private For-Profit	—	$21,826
North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc	Private For-Profit	—	$27,269
Santa Rosa Junior College	Public	$1,318	$47,224
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield	Private For-Profit	—	$38,317
Milan Institute-Merced	Private For-Profit	—	$24,879
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Public	$7,780	$71,902
Minerva University	Private Nonprofit	$23,630	—
Starr King School for the Ministry	Private Nonprofit	—	—
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley	Private Nonprofit	—	—
University of California-Santa Barbara	Public	$16,414	$74,915
Fresno Pacific University	Private Nonprofit	$36,660	$58,896
Humphreys College-Modesto	Private Nonprofit	$13,500	$39,248
Urban Barber College	Private For-Profit	—	—
Diablo Valley College	Public	$1,312	$51,378
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno	Private For-Profit	—	$38,317

Education Paths in California

Certificate/Diploma in Practical Nursing — 1 year, typical cost: $5,000-$15,000
Associate's Degree in Nursing (LPN focus) — 2 years, typical cost: $10,000-$30,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Licensed Practical Nurses in California?

The median salary for Licensed Practical Nurses professionals in California is $79,500.

How many Licensed Practical Nurses jobs are in California?

There are approximately 85,000 Licensed Practical Nurses jobs in California.

What colleges in California prepare you for a Licensed Practical Nurses career?

There are 26 colleges in California that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

AI-generated analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.