Licensed Practical Nursing Graduate Certificates
There are 954 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing. Approximately 95% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 50,931 degrees were awarded toLicensed Practical Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Licensed Practical Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40,853 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,247 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,441 |
Earnings of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing of $42,279 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,399 |
| 4 years | $42,279 |
| 5 years | $47,962 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Licensed Practical Nursing students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 94.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Licensed Practical Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 100.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Licensed Practical Nursing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,050 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Licensed Practical Nursing students seeking a graduate certificate is Des Moines Area Community College. This school awarded 1,637 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,209 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hondros College of Nursing comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,122 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,107 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 869 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 747 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 579 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 472 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 407 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 406 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Community and Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 316 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
High Desert Medical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valley College-Cleveland comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 302 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Grande Valley College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 298 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Anaheim is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 287 graduate certificates in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their graduate certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Licensed Practical Nursing that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 44,550 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 4,506 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.