3 schools · Delaware
LPN and CNA programs in Delaware
3 schools in Delaware offer LPN and CNA programs (2 of them public), with 3 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $57,739 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Delaware
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical Community College-TerryDover, DE | Community college | Certificate | 35 | $59,997 | $66,593 | $10,251 | $5,445 |
| Polytech Adult EducationWoodside, DE | Public technical school | Certificate | 72 | $55,480 | $58,716 | n/a | $1,545 |
| Dawn Career Institute LLCNewark, DE | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 70 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $15,795 |
Cities with the most programs: Dover (1), Woodside (1), Newark (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Delaware?
3 schools in Delaware awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Delaware has the highest earnings?
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry in Dover, where certificate graduates earned a median of $59,997 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Delaware?
By yearly tuition and fees, Polytech Adult Education in Woodside charges $1,545 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do LPN and CNA graduates make in Delaware?
The typical certificate program in Delaware reported median earnings of $57,739 one year after graduation and $62,655 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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LPN and CNA programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.