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LPN and CNA programs in Wisconsin
20 schools in Wisconsin offer LPN and CNA programs (16 of them public), with 20 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $38,677 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-BrookfieldBrookfield, WI | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 46 | $55,596 | $71,753 | $12,356 | $13,820 |
| Herzing University-KenoshaKenosha, WI | Private college | Certificate | 37 | $55,596 | $71,753 | $12,356 | $13,820 |
| Herzing University-MadisonMadison, WI | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 13 | $55,596 | $71,753 | $12,356 | $13,820 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa, WI | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 58 | $51,765 | $69,451 | $18,121 | $20,497 |
| Nicolet Area Technical CollegeRhinelander, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 87 | $40,398 | $54,492 | $6,750 | $4,951 |
| Lakeshore Technical CollegeCleveland, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 137 | $38,918 | $50,424 | $3,500 | $4,953 |
| Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 232 | $38,765 | $53,291 | $5,500 | $4,953 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 334 | $38,677 | $66,214 | $13,875 | $5,360 |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 476 | $38,285 | $53,590 | $5,700 | $4,952 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 504 | $37,610 | $65,043 | $10,740 | $4,953 |
| Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 472 | $36,957 | $47,879 | $7,250 | $4,980 |
| Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 196 | $36,546 | $58,790 | $3,500 | $4,828 |
| Moraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 297 | $35,654 | $52,401 | $3,500 | $4,932 |
| Northwood Technical CollegeRice Lake, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 320 | $33,990 | $38,870 | $5,250 | $5,044 |
| Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 302 | $33,413 | $42,038 | $3,500 | $5,139 |
| Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 827 | n/a | $69,079 | $10,168 | $5,108 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 662 | n/a | $58,491 | n/a | $5,137 |
| Blackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 257 | n/a | $53,104 | $4,750 | $4,361 |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 593 | n/a | $51,069 | $10,205 | $5,103 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeFennimore, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 198 | n/a | $37,421 | $6,951 | $5,618 |
Cities with the most programs: Kenosha (2), Madison (2), Brookfield (1), Wauwatosa (1), Rhinelander (1), Cleveland (1), La Crosse (1), Milwaukee (1), Pewaukee (1), Eau Claire (1), Appleton (1), Wisconsin Rapids (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Wisconsin?
20 schools in Wisconsin awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 20 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Wisconsin has the highest earnings?
Herzing University-Brookfield in Brookfield, where certificate graduates earned a median of $55,596 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Wisconsin?
By yearly tuition and fees, Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville charges $4,361 (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 Wisconsin?
The typical certificate program in Wisconsin reported median earnings of $38,677 one year after graduation and $54,041 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.