31 schools · Virginia
LPN and CNA programs in Virginia
31 schools in Virginia offer LPN and CNA programs (21 of them public), with 31 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $48,921 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of NursingFalls Church, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 278 | $71,151 | $78,053 | $14,563 | $25,634 |
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 747 | $56,625 | $55,339 | $20,000 | $18,484 |
| Fortis College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $54,118 | $60,786 | n/a | $15,381 |
| Fortis College-RichmondRichmond, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 14 | $54,118 | $60,786 | n/a | $16,345 |
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 24 | $53,624 | $61,639 | n/a | $5,547 |
| Patrick & Henry Community CollegeMartinsville, VA | Community college | Certificate | 6 | $53,494 | $50,900 | n/a | $5,149 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 116 | $51,765 | $69,451 | $18,121 | $18,640 |
| New River Community CollegeDublin, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | $50,794 | $57,233 | n/a | $5,126 |
| Eastern Virginia Career CollegeFredericksburg, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 14 | $48,946 | $57,062 | $15,538 | $34,950 |
| Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | $48,895 | $46,275 | n/a | $5,154 |
| Riverside College of Health SciencesNewport News, VA | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 16 | $47,106 | $52,842 | $9,500 | $16,100 |
| Centra CollegeLynchburg, VA | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 19 | $46,961 | $52,941 | $9,500 | $13,430 |
| Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | $43,577 | n/a | n/a | $5,169 |
| Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 23 | $42,716 | n/a | n/a | $5,229 |
| Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 34 | $35,375 | $51,574 | n/a | $5,154 |
| Southside Virginia Community CollegeAlberta, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 104 | $34,840 | $38,621 | n/a | $5,154 |
| Chester Career CollegeCHESTER, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 48 | $34,215 | $54,215 | n/a | $36,500 |
| Rappahannock Community CollegeGlenns, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 132 | $30,520 | $42,854 | n/a | $5,249 |
| Mountain Gateway Community CollegeClifton Forge, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | $66,731 | n/a | $5,184 |
| Paul D Camp Community CollegeFranklin, VA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | $65,385 | n/a | $5,159 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA | Community college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | $55,818 | n/a | $5,219 |
| Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $46,146 | n/a | $5,249 |
| Danville Community CollegeDanville, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | $26,856 | n/a | $5,140 |
| Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,793 |
| Brightpoint Community CollegeChester, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,230 |
| Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove, VA | Community college | Certificate | 67 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,406 |
| Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical NursingRichmond, VA | Public technical school | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,239 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,427 |
| Medical Solutions AcademyDanville, VA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 154 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $14,110 |
| Southwest Virginia Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,252 |
| Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,012 |
Cities with the most programs: Richmond (3), Virginia Beach (2), Norfolk (2), Danville (2), Falls Church (1), Roanoke (1), Martinsville (1), Dublin (1), Fredericksburg (1), Wytheville (1), Newport News (1), Lynchburg (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Virginia?
31 schools in Virginia awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 31 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Virginia has the highest earnings?
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing in Falls Church, where certificate graduates earned a median of $71,151 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Virginia?
By yearly tuition and fees, Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Richmond charges $4,239 (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 Virginia?
The typical certificate program in Virginia reported median earnings of $48,921 one year after graduation and $55,339 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Virginia: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · HVAC · Electrician · Auto and diesel mechanic · Cosmetology and barbering · Culinary arts · Medical assistant · Dental assisting and hygiene · Phlebotomy and medical lab · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding · Massage therapy · Paralegal
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.