Central School of Practical Nursing
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Central School of Practical Nursing is a private nonprofit institution located in Independence, Ohio with approximately 56 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $20,675 per year. Typical graduates earn $40,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
This tiny nursing program — just 56 students — offers a focused, no-frills path to becoming a licensed practical nurse, with a notably low median debt of $6,100 at graduation, which is a real advantage in a field that doesn't always reward big borrowing. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $40,000 ten years out, so the $20,675 annual net price needs to fit comfortably into your budget without piling on loans. Worth considering if you want a small, specialized program and can keep costs down — just go in with clear eyes about the earning ceiling in LPN roles.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (56 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Central School of Practical Nursing
4700 Rockside Road, Summit I, Suite 250
Independence, OH 44131-0000
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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