CNA & LPN programs in Rhode Island
4 CNA & LPN programs at 3 Rhode Island schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $55,444 one year after completion, 11% above the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $21,672.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln | Lincoln, RI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 177 | $59,859 | $16,719 | $190 |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 20 | $51,029 | – | – |
| New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 3 | not reported | $26,625 | $303 |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 19 | 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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island?
By reported one-year earnings, Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln leads at $59,859 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Rhode Island?
The Scorecard lists 4 certificate or associate programs in this field at 3 schools in Rhode Island.