CNA & LPN programs in Nebraska
11 CNA & LPN programs at 9 Nebraska schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $48,973 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $12,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Saint Mary | Omaha, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 12 | $49,686 | – | – |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 92 | $48,973 | $14,406 | $164 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 32 | $45,403 | $8,708 | $99 |
| Clarkson College | Omaha, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Community College | Grand Island, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 50 | not reported | $7,809 | $89 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 66 | not reported | $12,719 | $145 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 36 | not reported | $12,000 | $136 |
| Little Priest Tribal College | Winnebago, NE | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Little Priest Tribal College | Winnebago, NE | 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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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Nebraska
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 Nebraska?
By reported one-year earnings, College of Saint Mary leads at $49,686 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Nebraska?
The Scorecard lists 11 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in Nebraska.