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LPN and CNA programs in Michigan
34 schools in Michigan offer LPN and CNA programs (22 of them public), with 34 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $54,895 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Community College DistrictLivonia, MI | Community college | Certificate | 39 | $75,162 | $79,585 | $9,451 | $4,736 |
| Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon, MI | Community college | Certificate | 62 | $69,906 | $69,762 | $7,208 | $7,600 |
| Jackson CollegeJackson, MI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | $66,112 | $52,060 | $15,250 | $7,680 |
| Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI | Community college | Certificate | 29 | $64,960 | $63,957 | $11,750 | $4,910 |
| St Clair County Community CollegePort Huron, MI | Community college | Certificate | 27 | $60,036 | $61,054 | $12,840 | $5,346 |
| Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood, MI | Community college | Certificate | 24 | $59,301 | $63,449 | $7,100 | $5,100 |
| Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI | Community college | Certificate | 169 | $58,831 | n/a | $10,500 | $4,100 |
| Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI | Community college | Certificate | 47 | $58,821 | $51,480 | $7,675 | $4,270 |
| Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI | Community college | Certificate | 127 | $57,547 | $74,860 | $11,938 | $3,996 |
| Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI | Private college | Certificate | 6 | $57,092 | $59,817 | n/a | $25,562 |
| Abcott InstituteSouthfield, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 60 | $52,697 | $27,845 | $12,125 | $29,900 |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI | Community college | Certificate | 14 | $52,410 | $67,730 | $16,074 | $6,073 |
| Dorsey CollegeMadison Heights, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 117 | $49,739 | $45,744 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-DearbornDetroit, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 19 | $49,739 | $45,744 | $13,000 | $18,180 |
| Dorsey College-RosevilleRoseville, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 87 | $49,739 | $45,744 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-SaginawSaginaw, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 63 | $49,739 | $45,744 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-WayneWayne, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 69 | $49,739 | $45,744 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Dorsey College-WoodhavenWoodhaven, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 29 | $49,739 | $45,744 | $13,000 | $17,640 |
| Detroit Business Institute-DownriverDetroit, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 73 | $46,665 | $57,053 | n/a | $30,816 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-MidlandMidland, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 43 | $45,213 | $57,606 | $12,475 | $16,297 |
| Alpena Community CollegeAlpena, MI | Community college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $72,969 | $8,100 | $5,430 |
| West Shore Community CollegeScottville, MI | Community college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $69,706 | n/a | $4,650 |
| Monroe County Community CollegeMonroe, MI | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | $68,929 | n/a | $5,130 |
| Bay de Noc Community CollegeEscanaba, MI | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | $54,236 | n/a | $5,880 |
| Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 116 | n/a | $45,853 | n/a | $2,736 |
| Bay Mills Community CollegeBrimley, MI | Public technical school | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,480 |
| Henry Ford CollegeDearborn, MI | Public technical school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | $9,540 | $3,652 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI | Community college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,242 |
| Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community CollegeLAnse, MI | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,000 |
| Michigan Career and Technical InstitutePlainwell, MI | Public technical school | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,805 |
| Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills, MI | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,220 |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids NorthGrand Rapids, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 39 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,297 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-PortagePortage, MI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,297 |
| Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroit, MI | Community college | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,112 |
| West Shore Community CollegeScottville, MI | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,650 |
Cities with the most programs: Grand Rapids (3), Detroit (3), Livonia (1), Muskegon (1), Jackson (1), University Center (1), Port Huron (1), Ironwood (1), Lansing (1), Battle Creek (1), Southfield (1), Traverse City (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Michigan?
34 schools in Michigan awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 34 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Michigan has the highest earnings?
Schoolcraft Community College District in Livonia, where certificate graduates earned a median of $75,162 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Michigan?
By yearly tuition and fees, Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor charges $2,736 (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 Michigan?
The typical certificate program in Michigan reported median earnings of $54,895 one year after graduation and $57,330 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.