San Diego LPN
San Diego LPN Schools, LPN Programs and LPN Salary Data
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San Diego LPN Stats:
Comfort Score Rank: #95 of 100
Benefit of RN Rank: #16 of 100
Avg. LPN Salary: $47,430
LPNs employed: 5,160
Top Cities in California for LPNs: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Stockton, Ventural, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, Bakersfield
San Diego’s LPNs make up 19% of nurses in the city. The San Diego LPN comfort score is -3 and ranks in the bottom of the top 100 US cities. The RN comfort score in San Diego is a much higher at 64.
These scores indicate that it is a great benefit for a San Diego LPN to take the necessary steps to obtain an RN degree. It is estimated as the 16th best place to do this in the nation.
Checklist to become a San Diego LPN:
- Earn your LPN Degree, 1 year of courses and hands-on practice.
- Apply for licensure with the California State Board of Nursing. Have your school send your transcript to them as well
- Obtain a CPR card and pass the NCLEX-PN exam
LPNs in San Diego
San Diego LPNs earn an average of $47,430 per year. The employment growth for the profession is estimated at 1.49% and will include hospital, home health, private practice and nursing home positions. Please contact the California State Board of Nursing at www.rn.ca.gov/ with any questions concerning the city of San Diego and the nursing profession.
In San Diego, these schools offer nursing classes and nursing degrees.
San Diego City College
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101-4787
www.sdcity.edu/nursing
University of Phoenix
San Diego Campus
3890 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123
www.phoenix.edu
A career as an LPN in this city can provide opportunities and security.
Programs For Colleges Below.
- Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse to BSN
- Certification in Nursing - LPN
- BS in Nursing (RN Required)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing/Health Care Education
- M.S. in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
- M.S. in Nursing/Master of Health Administration
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Phoenix

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal-and sooner than you might think.
Brown Mackie/a>

Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Brown Mackie University is a highly respected and accredited university. Benefit from extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in LPN, RN, BSN and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.
Kaplan University

Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. Our LPN program fosters student learning with opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverse global society.
Programs
- Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse to BSN
- Certification in Nursing - LPN
- BS in Nursing (RN Required)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing/Health Care Education
- M.S. in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
- M.S. in Nursing/Master of Health Administration
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Strayer University

Get the personalized attention and hands-on training you need to achieve the success you deserve. You'll enjoy small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's designed for busy people like you.
Degree, diploma, and certificate LPN and LVN programs are available.