How much do Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) schools cost in Nebraska?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 7 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in Nebraska is $7,024. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in Nebraska?

Yes — Nebraska has 1 registered apprenticeship program where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) earn in Nebraska?

Working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in Nebraska earn a median of $62,660 per year, ranging from about $50,890 to $77,940 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) Schools in Nebraska

7 schools in Nebraska offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN)-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 1 registered apprenticeship program in Nebraska trains practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprentices — see apprenticeships.

Schools in Nebraska

Median net price / yr (Nebraska)

$7,024

national: $10,043

Median earnings (Nebraska)

$39,744

national: $38,679

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) pay in Nebraska (all workers)

$62,660

range $50,890–$77,940 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in Nebraska earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

Official license records related to practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in Nebraska

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing
Registered Nurse (RN) — Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing
Nurse Aide — Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support
Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS) — Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing
Nursing Home Administrator — Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Rehabilitation & Community Services~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Rehabilitation & Community Services
Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) — Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing~Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Metropolitan Community College Area	Omaha	public	$4,982	19.3%	$38,773
Mid-Plains Community College	North Platte	public	$5,235	41.8%	$40,059
Western Nebraska Community College	Scottsbluff	public	$5,474	45.1%	$38,729
Central Community College	Grand Island	public	$7,024	51.7%	$39,429
Northeast Community College	Norfolk	public	$8,544	48.8%	$42,634
Southeast Community College Area	Lincoln	public	$9,171	34.6%	$43,405
Little Priest Tribal College	Winnebago	public	$9,303	19.1%	not reported

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not practical nursing (LPN/LVN) graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Nebraska

How much do Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) schools cost in Nebraska?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 7 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in Nebraska is $7,024. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Can you get paid to train as a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in Nebraska?: Yes — Nebraska has 1 registered apprenticeship program where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) earn in Nebraska?: Working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in Nebraska earn a median of $62,660 per year, ranging from about $50,890 to $77,940 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.