Best colleges for Practical Nursing in Rhode Island
Ranked by graduate earnings
Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln and New England Institute of Technology award the most Practical Nursing degrees and certificates in Rhode Island: 172 and 35 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Rhode Island colleges offer Practical Nursing and award 258 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Practical Nursing program, also known as Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, prepares students for a career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). This program is designed for individuals who want to provide direct nursing care to…
Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln Lincoln Private for-profit · Certificate | $54,390 | 172 | 63% | $31,867 | $17,644 |
Colleges awarding the most Practical Nursing degrees in Rhode Island
Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln Lincoln Private for-profit | 172 | $54,390 |
| 2 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich Private not-for-profit | 35 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Rhode Island colleges offering Practical Nursing
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick | Public | 51 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131).
Top skills
What Nursing Assistants earn in Rhode Island
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Practical Nursing programs in Rhode Island.
Which Rhode Island colleges award the most Practical Nursing degrees?+
Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln (172 graduates a year) and New England Institute of Technology (35 graduates a year) award the most Practical Nursing degrees and certificates in Rhode Island, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Rhode Island colleges offer Practical Nursing.
Which Practical Nursing program in Rhode Island has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln tops the list at $54,390. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Nursing Assistants earn in Rhode Island?+
The average annual wage for Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island is $46,360 (median $46,440), across about 10,220 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Practical Nursing program?+
The Practical Nursing program, also known as Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, prepares students for a career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). This program is designed for individuals who want to provide direct nursing care to…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop active listening, monitoring, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Nursing Assistants?+
The national job outlook is about +2.3% growth with around 204,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Postsecondary nondegree award is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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