CNA & LPN programs in Kansas
32 CNA & LPN programs at 29 Kansas schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (11 programs), the state median is $45,177 one year after completion, 10% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $13,839.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-Kansas | Topeka, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | $53,464 | $23,446 | $266 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 226 | $53,299 | $17,345 | $197 |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 46 | $51,856 | $17,000 | $193 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 437 | $50,912 | $18,732 | $213 |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 500 | $47,118 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | $45,177 | $13,375 | $152 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 179 | $45,177 | $13,375 | $152 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 265 | $45,101 | $13,839 | $157 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | Beloit, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 152 | $43,173 | $12,287 | $140 |
| Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 76 | $43,159 | $13,781 | $157 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 91 | $36,372 | $14,685 | $167 |
| Allen County Community College | Iola, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 47 | not reported | – | – |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 129 | not reported | $14,813 | $168 |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 107 | not reported | $15,000 | $170 |
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 172 | not reported | – | – |
| Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 65 | not reported | $9,500 | $108 |
| Colby Community College | Colby, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 55 | not reported | $14,349 | $163 |
| Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 118 | not reported | – | – |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 101 | not reported | – | – |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 149 | not reported | – | – |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 172 | not reported | – | – |
| Highland Community College | Highland, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 241 | not reported | – | – |
| Independence Community College | Independence, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 53 | not reported | – | – |
| Independence Community College | Independence, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Labette Community College | Parsons, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 22 | not reported | $14,250 | $162 |
| Neosho County Community College | Chanute, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 238 | not reported | $13,000 | $148 |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Pratt Community College | Pratt, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 72 | not reported | – | – |
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 137 | not reported | $11,375 | $129 |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 97 | not reported | $6,440 | $73 |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal, KS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | 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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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.
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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 Kansas?
By reported one-year earnings, Rasmussen University-Kansas leads at $53,464 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Kansas?
The Scorecard lists 32 certificate or associate programs in this field at 29 schools in Kansas.