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LPN and CNA programs in New Jersey
22 schools in New Jersey offer LPN and CNA programs (9 of them public), with 22 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $59,859 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Training InstitutePerth Amboy, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 62 | $75,144 | $75,945 | $12,534 | $24,130 |
| Eastwick College-HackensackHackensack, NJ | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 83 | $70,848 | $69,418 | $15,097 | $18,693 |
| Jersey CollegeTeterboro, NJ | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 331 | $64,781 | $72,866 | $16,429 | n/a |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New JerseyCranford, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 57 | $62,678 | $74,280 | $11,577 | $5,390 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-IselinIselin, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 167 | $59,859 | $63,327 | $16,267 | $34,656 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-MoorestownMoorestown, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 243 | $59,859 | $63,327 | $16,267 | $34,656 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-ParamusParamus, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 263 | $59,859 | $63,327 | $16,267 | $22,182 |
| Berkeley College-Woodland ParkWoodland Park, NJ | For-profit college | Certificate | 38 | $56,907 | $56,281 | $22,948 | $30,880 |
| Prism Career Institute-Cherry HillCherry Hill, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 135 | $56,752 | $62,197 | $17,200 | $28,416 |
| Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic CityWest Atlantic City, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 119 | $56,752 | $62,197 | $17,200 | $28,416 |
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical SchoolToms River, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 56 | $50,869 | $59,778 | $9,500 | $11,110 |
| Camden County CollegeBlackwood, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 30 | $49,718 | n/a | n/a | $4,560 |
| Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of NursingEnglewood Cliffs, NJ | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 6 | n/a | $82,581 | n/a | $24,344 |
| MCVSDFreehold, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 0 | n/a | $68,342 | n/a | $12,500 |
| Salem Community CollegeCarneys Point, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 44 | n/a | $62,782 | $9,500 | $6,570 |
| American Institute of Medical Sciences & EducationPiscataway, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $37,781 |
| Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult EducationWestampton, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $18,015 |
| Eastwick College-NutleyNutley, NJ | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,798 |
| Eastwick College-RamseyRamsey, NJ | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | $13,583 | $19,354 |
| Essex County CollegeNewark, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 38 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,631 |
| Hudson County Community CollegeJersey City, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,854 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland CampusVineland, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,910 |
Cities with the most programs: Perth Amboy (1), Hackensack (1), Teterboro (1), Cranford (1), Iselin (1), Moorestown (1), Paramus (1), Woodland Park (1), Cherry Hill (1), West Atlantic City (1), Toms River (1), Blackwood (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in New Jersey?
22 schools in New Jersey awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 22 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in New Jersey has the highest earnings?
Universal Training Institute in Perth Amboy, where certificate graduates earned a median of $75,144 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in New Jersey?
By yearly tuition and fees, Camden County College in Blackwood charges $4,560 (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 New Jersey?
The typical certificate program in New Jersey reported median earnings of $59,859 one year after graduation and $63,327 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.