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Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District

Upton, Massachusetts · Public technical college

LPN / LVN programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Massachusetts avg 60%
$9,500median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Instit (Accredited)
Address: 65 Pleasant St, Upton, MA 01568 · Phone: (508) 529-7758 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District is a public trade school in Upton, Massachusetts, offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

The state average completion rate is 59.7%, and median graduate debt is $9,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's own completion rate and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 35.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$61,690$80,220$84,570

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District is a public trade and career school located in Upton, Massachusetts. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. The campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions. Its primary program family is LPN / LVN programs, with 20 completers reported in that field.

Federal data shows some, but not all, outcome figures for this campus. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 59.7%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income student enrollment. Total undergraduate enrollment is small, at 42 students.

This campus is centered on a single focused program pathway, LPN/LVN training, rather than a broad range of trade offerings. Given the narrow program count and small enrollment, it may suit students specifically seeking practical nursing preparation rather than those exploring multiple trade fields. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify accreditation status and confirm current program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To independently confirm accreditation and outcome data, consult the accreditors listed and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers LPN / LVN programs, with 20 program completers reported. It is the only program family listed for this campus in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparison is 59.7%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates of this campus is reported at $9,500 per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for any updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (508) 529-7758 or via its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which typically means it is government-funded and may offer lower published costs than private institutions, though this is not confirmed by cost data here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm the LPN/LVN program schedule and duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457615.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not report program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm licensure needed for LPN/LVN practice in Massachusetts.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District by phone at (508) 529-7758 or visit its website at https://www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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