CNA & LPN programs in Connecticut
7 CNA & LPN programs at 7 Connecticut schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $58,422 one year after completion, 17% above the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $21,460.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter & Chester Institute | Bridgeport, CT | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 128 | $64,388 | $23,446 | $266 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain | New Britain, CT | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 98 | $58,422 | $19,475 | $221 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton | Shelton, CT | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 128 | $58,422 | $19,475 | $221 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden | Hamden, CT | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 16 | $57,895 | $26,334 | $299 |
| Charter Oak State College | New Britain, CT | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| American Institute-West Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 58 | not reported | – | – |
| American Institute of Healthcare & Technology | Stratford, CT | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Connecticut
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in Connecticut?
By reported one-year earnings, Porter & Chester Institute leads at $64,388 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Connecticut?
The Scorecard lists 7 certificate or associate programs in this field at 7 schools in Connecticut.