CNA & LPN programs in Washington
34 CNA & LPN programs at 29 Washington schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $67,949 one year after completion, 36% above the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $12,704.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 94 | $67,949 | $14,576 | $166 |
| Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 58 | not reported | $12,500 | $142 |
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Centralia College | Centralia, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 41 | not reported | – | – |
| Centralia College | Centralia, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Everett Community College | Everett, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 53 | not reported | – | – |
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 71 | not reported | $12,907 | $147 |
| Heritage University | Toppenish, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heritage University | Toppenish, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Highline College | Des Moines, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 58 | not reported | – | – |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 58 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| North Seattle College | Seattle, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Seattle College | Seattle, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 72 | not reported | $14,125 | $161 |
| Peninsula College | Port Angeles, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 29 | not reported | – | – |
| South Seattle College | Seattle, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Shoreline College | Shoreline, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 44 | not reported | – | – |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 69 | not reported | – | – |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 70 | not reported | $8,510 | $97 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 60 | not reported | $11,000 | $125 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima, WA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 10 | 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 Washington?
By reported one-year earnings, Clover Park Technical College leads at $67,949 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Washington?
The Scorecard lists 34 certificate or associate programs in this field at 29 schools in Washington.