3 schools · Rhode Island
LPN and CNA programs in Rhode Island
3 schools in Rhode Island offer LPN and CNA programs (1 of them public), with 3 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $55,444 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Rhode Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-LincolnLincoln, RI | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 201 | $59,859 | $63,327 | $16,267 | $32,594 |
| Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI | Community college | Certificate | 36 | $51,029 | n/a | n/a | $5,868 |
| Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI | Community college | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,868 |
| New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | $20,000 | $38,325 |
Cities with the most programs: Lincoln (1), Warwick (1), East Greenwich (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Rhode Island?
3 schools in Rhode Island awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Rhode Island has the highest earnings?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln in Lincoln, where certificate graduates earned a median of $59,859 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Rhode Island?
By yearly tuition and fees, Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick charges $5,868 (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 Rhode Island?
The typical certificate program in Rhode Island reported median earnings of $55,444 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.