CNA & LPN programs in Alabama
23 CNA & LPN programs at 23 Alabama schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $55,462 one year after completion, 11% above the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $19,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 33 | $55,596 | $22,098 | $251 |
| Reid State Technical College | Evergreen, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 38 | $55,462 | $14,360 | $163 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | Dothan, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 69 | $44,252 | $10,693 | $122 |
| Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 59 | not reported | $21,430 | $244 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 49 | not reported | $19,500 | $222 |
| Enterprise State Community College | Enterprise, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 167 | not reported | – | – |
| Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 75 | not reported | – | – |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Hanceville, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 184 | not reported | – | – |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | Selma, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 46 | not reported | – | – |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Huntsville, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 154 | not reported | – | – |
| Lawson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | Andalusia, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 38 | not reported | $14,125 | $161 |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 86 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 42 | not reported | – | – |
| Bishop State Community College | Mobile, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 31 | not reported | – | – |
| Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 85 | not reported | – | – |
| Snead State Community College | Boaz, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Montgomery, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Bevill State Community College | Jasper, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 159 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Union State Community College | Wadley, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 102 | not reported | – | – |
| Fortis College | Mobile, AL | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | $28,728 | $326 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Alabama
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in Alabama?
By reported one-year earnings, Herzing University-Birmingham leads at $55,596 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Alabama?
The Scorecard lists 23 certificate or associate programs in this field at 23 schools in Alabama.