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FINANCIAL AID RATE

46%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,208

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Western Career College – Sacramento prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

Western Career College – Sacramento

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Career College – Sacramento has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award97
Associate's Degree98

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male20
Female175

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian48
Black15
Hispanic60
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders8
White54
Multiple Races4
Unknown5

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Western Career College – Sacramento, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $28.36
    • Average Annual Salary: $58990

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Western Career College – Sacramento accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Western Career College – Sacramento may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Career path counseling
  • Helping students find work after graduation