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LPN and CNA programs in Massachusetts
14 schools in Massachusetts offer LPN and CNA programs (14 of them public), with 14 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $66,959 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Lowell Technical SchoolTyngsboro, MA | Public technical school | Certificate | 67 | $75,666 | $67,120 | $6,000 | $9,200 |
| Greenfield Community CollegeGreenfield, MA | Community college | Certificate | 24 | $72,090 | $70,565 | $5,375 | $5,906 |
| Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MA | Community college | Certificate | 16 | $68,142 | $58,998 | $10,500 | $7,452 |
| Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High SchoolFranklin, MA | Public technical school | Certificate | 21 | $66,959 | $64,889 | n/a | $11,955 |
| Southeastern Technical InstituteSouth Easton, MA | Public technical school | Certificate | 42 | $63,810 | $58,477 | $9,500 | $11,125 |
| North Shore Community CollegeDanvers, MA | Community college | Certificate | 35 | $63,061 | $67,812 | $5,000 | $5,448 |
| Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA | Community college | Certificate | 79 | $62,260 | $71,218 | $18,750 | $6,376 |
| Holyoke Community CollegeHolyoke, MA | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | $88,067 | n/a | $6,090 |
| Mount Wachusett Community CollegeGardner, MA | Community college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | $77,523 | $9,126 | $6,350 |
| Berkshire Community CollegePittsfield, MA | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | $74,410 | n/a | $5,972 |
| Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston, MA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | $70,744 | n/a | $6,288 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community CollegeWellesley Hills, MA | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,976 |
| Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA | Community college | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,186 |
| Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,376 |
| Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical SchoolBourne, MA | Public technical school | Certificate | 55 | n/a | n/a | $5,662 | $11,870 |
Cities with the most programs: Tyngsboro (1), Greenfield (1), Haverhill (1), Franklin (1), South Easton (1), Danvers (1), Worcester (1), Holyoke (1), Gardner (1), Pittsfield (1), Boston (1), Wellesley Hills (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Massachusetts?
14 schools in Massachusetts awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 14 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Massachusetts has the highest earnings?
Greater Lowell Technical School in Tyngsboro, where certificate graduates earned a median of $75,666 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Massachusetts?
By yearly tuition and fees, North Shore Community College in Danvers charges $5,448 (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 Massachusetts?
The typical certificate program in Massachusetts reported median earnings of $66,959 one year after graduation and $70,565 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.