Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) Schools in Ft. Walton Beach, FL (2026)

Updated August 26, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school; contact schools directly to confirm current details.

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) Schools Near Ft. Walton Beach, FL

#1

Okaloosa Technical College

Fort Walton Beach, FL 3.1 miles away BOC Score 46.3
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 461

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Radford M Locklin Technical College

Milton, FL 32.5 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 466

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL 34.9 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • Programs offered: 90
  • Annual completions: 1,840
  • Online programs available

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#4

Fortis Institute-Pensacola

Pensacola, FL 35.6 miles away BOC Score 19.9
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 279

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#5

Emerald Coast Technical College

DeFuniak Springs, FL 36.1 miles away BOC Score 57.6
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 165

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#6

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL 55.8 miles away BOC Score 64.4
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  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 687
  • Online programs available

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#7

Tom P. Haney Technical College

Panama City, FL 59.9 miles away BOC Score 39.7
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  • Graduation rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 476

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#8

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Andalusia, AL 62.9 miles away BOC Score 59.2
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 580
  • Online programs available

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#9

Florida Panhandle Technical College

Chipley, FL 67.8 miles away BOC Score 39.3
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 396

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#10

Reid State Technical College

Evergreen, AL 74.6 miles away BOC Score 41.9
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 238

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Florida Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) Salary Snapshot

Florida
Florida Median Pay $61,770 $29.70 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $64,400 $30.96 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-2061 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State board of nursing approval
  • ACEN/CCNE accreditation
  • Clinical hours and placement sites
  • NCLEX-PN prep and pass rates
  • LPN-to-RN bridge pathways

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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