CNA & LPN programs in Virginia
35 CNA & LPN programs at 35 Virginia schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (18 programs), the state median is $48,920 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $16,737.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing | Falls Church, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 224 | $71,151 | $14,750 | $168 |
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 676 | $56,625 | $26,013 | $296 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 15 | $54,118 | – | – |
| Fortis College-Richmond | Richmond, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 16 | $54,118 | – | – |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 12 | $53,624 | – | – |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 9 | $53,494 | – | – |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 105 | $51,765 | $28,500 | $324 |
| New River Community College | Dublin, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 7 | $50,794 | – | – |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Fredericksburg, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 16 | $48,946 | $19,241 | $219 |
| Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 10 | $48,895 | – | – |
| Riverside College of Health Sciences | Newport News, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 21 | $47,106 | $18,724 | $213 |
| Centra College | Lynchburg, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 20 | $46,961 | $12,667 | $144 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 12 | $43,577 | – | – |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 32 | $42,716 | – | – |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 32 | $35,375 | – | – |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 100 | $34,840 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Chester Career College | CHESTER, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 27 | $34,215 | – | – |
| Rappahannock Community College | Glenns, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 95 | $30,520 | – | – |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Central School of Practical Nursing | Norfolk, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Danville Community College | Danville, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 9 | not reported | $9,092 | $103 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 13 | not reported | $25,339 | $288 |
| Brightpoint Community College | Chester, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Chesapeake, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | $10,416 | $118 |
| Paul D Camp Community College | Franklin, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing | Virginia Beach, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing | Richmond, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Medical Solutions Academy | Danville, VA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 60 | not reported | – | – |
*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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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.
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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 Virginia?
By reported one-year earnings, Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing leads at $71,151 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Virginia?
The Scorecard lists 35 certificate or associate programs in this field at 35 schools in Virginia.