CNA & LPN programs in California

174 CNA & LPN programs at 125 California schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (70 programs), the state median is $59,029 one year after completion, 18% above the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $18,711.

*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.

CNA & LPN programs by city in California

Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in California

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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All California programs · Nursing Assistant & Practical Nursing (CNA/LPN) nationwide

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.