California LVN Programs

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Updated on August 26, 2024
    Want to become an LVN? Learn more about the best LVN programs in California.
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    Only two states in our country, being Texas and California, have the specific job title LVN (licensed vocational nurse). In other states, the job is known as LPN (licensed practice nurse). An LVN is supervised by a physician or a registered nurse (RN). Their role is to provide bedside care in a variety of settings to their patients. If you live in California and wish to become an LVN, it is important that you follow the right training at a good school.

    Let’s take a look at the top LVN programs in California.

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    Explore the Best California LVN Programs and Schools

    #1 California LVN Programs

    Carrington College-Sacramento

    • Location-markerSacramento, CA
    • 2 year
    • Campus + Online
    Average Undergrad Tuition
    • In-StateN/A
    • Out-of-stateN/A
    Average Graduate Tuition
    • In-StateN/A
    • Out-of-stateN/A
    • Retention Rate66%
    • Acceptance Rate89%
    • Students Enrolled1,641
    • Institution TypePrivate
    • Percent Online Enrollment71%
    • AccreditationNo
    #2 California LVN Programs

    Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    • Location-markerSan Mateo, CA
    • 4 year
    • Online
    Average Undergrad Tuition
    • In-StateN/A
    • Out-of-stateN/A
    Average Graduate Tuition
    • In-StateN/A
    • Out-of-stateN/A
    • Retention Rate0%
    • Acceptance RateN/A
    • Students Enrolled2,708
    • Institution TypePrivate
    • Percent Online Enrollment31%
    • AccreditationYes
    #3 California LVN Programs

    College of the Redwoods

    • Location-markerEureka, CA
    • 2 year
    • Campus + Online
    Average Undergrad Tuition
    • In-State$1,104
    • Out-of-state$8,088
    Average Graduate Tuition
    • In-StateN/A
    • Out-of-stateN/A
    • Retention Rate55%
    • Acceptance RateN/A
    • Students Enrolled3,686
    • Institution TypePublic
    • Percent Online Enrollment66%
    • AccreditationNo
    #4 California LVN Programs

    Clovis Adult Education

    • Location-markerClovis, CA
    • Campus
    Average Undergrad Tuition
    • In-StateN/A
    • Out-of-stateN/A
    Average Graduate Tuition
    • In-StateN/A
    • Out-of-stateN/A
    • Retention Rate50%
    • Acceptance RateN/A
    • Students Enrolled340
    • Institution TypePublic
    • Percent Online Enrollment100%
    • AccreditationYes
    #5 California LVN Programs

    Merritt College

    • Location-markerOakland, CA
    • 2 year
    • Campus
    Average Undergrad Tuition
    • In-State$1,104
    • Out-of-state$7,464
    Average Graduate Tuition
    • In-StateN/A
    • Out-of-stateN/A
    • Retention Rate51%
    • Acceptance RateN/A
    • Students Enrolled6,289
    • Institution TypePublic
    • Percent Online Enrollment93%
    • AccreditationNo