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LPN and CNA programs in Washington
24 schools in Washington offer LPN and CNA programs (24 of them public), with 24 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $67,949 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 118 | $67,949 | $74,121 | $10,000 | $5,887 |
| Green River CollegeAuburn, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 67 | n/a | $76,656 | $9,257 | $5,172 |
| Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA | Community college | Certificate | 66 | n/a | $61,719 | n/a | $4,202 |
| Skagit Valley CollegeMount Vernon, WA | Community college | Certificate | 37 | n/a | $53,248 | n/a | $5,700 |
| Lower Columbia CollegeLongview, WA | Community college | Certificate | 40 | n/a | $43,006 | n/a | $4,795 |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,874 |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 78 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,874 |
| Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,580 |
| Bellingham Technical CollegeBellingham, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 60 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,223 |
| Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake, WA | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,221 |
| Centralia CollegeCentralia, WA | Community college | Certificate | 59 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,452 |
| Columbia Basin CollegePasco, WA | Community college | Certificate | 49 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,744 |
| Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA | Community college | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
| Grays Harbor CollegeAberdeen, WA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,756 |
| Green River CollegeAuburn, WA | Community college | Certificate | 101 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,172 |
| Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,701 |
| Peninsula CollegePort Angeles, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,005 |
| Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,015 |
| Seattle Central CollegeSeattle, WA | Community college | Certificate | 50 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Shoreline CollegeShoreline, WA | Community college | Certificate | 69 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,232 |
| Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,625 |
| Tacoma Community CollegeTacoma, WA | Community college | Certificate | 77 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,670 |
| Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla, WA | Community college | Certificate | 73 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,442 |
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WA | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,475 |
| Whatcom Community CollegeBellingham, WA | Community college | Certificate | 54 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,460 |
| Yakima Valley CollegeYakima, WA | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,528 |
Cities with the most programs: Tacoma (2), Bellingham (2), Lakewood (1), Auburn (1), Bremerton (1), Mount Vernon (1), Longview (1), Bellevue (1), Moses Lake (1), Centralia (1), Pasco (1), Lynnwood (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Washington?
24 schools in Washington awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 24 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Washington has the highest earnings?
Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, where certificate graduates earned a median of $67,949 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Washington?
By yearly tuition and fees, Olympic College in Bremerton charges $4,202 (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 Washington?
The typical certificate program in Washington reported median earnings of $67,949 one year after graduation and $57,484 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.