LPN Programs in Tennessee

Tennessee has 23 schools with LPN programs in this directory: 22 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 1,321 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,936 to $5,344, with a median of $4,419 across the 30 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $47,438 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at South College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville.

23
Schools with this program
1,321
Graduates last year
$4,419
Median program tuition
$47,438
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 23 LPN programs in Tennessee

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South College

Knoxville, TN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$19,360
Graduates last year
243
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,986
Type
Private for-profit

TCAT Athens

Athens, TN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,419
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
49
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,292
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does LPN training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $4,419 (range $3,936 to $5,344, 30 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton ($3,936), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll ($4,008) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski ($4,308). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does LPN school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (11 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do LPN graduates earn?

Across 37 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $47,438 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public LPN programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 22 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.