The average annual wage of the occupations is $60,790 and $29 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses career. Based on BLS data, a total of 630,250 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses is $17,909. The average length of the programs is 1,064 hours and the average completion time is 12.78 months.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 985 | $18,035 | $2,032 | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | 91 | $17,783 | $1,994 | 926 Hours | 12.71 Months |
The following 16 occupations are related to Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Nurse Midwives | 6,960 | $131,570 | $63 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,352K | $39,610 | $19 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
The following 1,082 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.