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Verve College
Oak Brook, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2625 Butterfield Rd, Ste 102E, Oak Brook, IL 60523 · Phone: (630) 705-9999 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Verve College is a private for-profit trade school in Oak Brook, Illinois offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by ABHES and COE.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Verve College is $11,600; the Illinois state average completion rate is 58.4%, though this campus's rate and median earnings are not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Verve College; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and 88.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $58,880 | $75,000 | $79,560 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 62 | $53,761 | $55,693 | $11,600 |
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.
About this school
Verve College is a private for-profit trade school located in Oak Brook, Illinois, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Council on Occupational Education, and it participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus concentrates on one program family — LPN / LVN programs — which accounted for 62 completers among its 176 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate in Illinois is 58.4%, though Verve College's own completion rate relative to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates who completed a program here is $11,600. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data. A large share of students — 88.3% — receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body includes many from lower-income backgrounds.
Because the campus offers a single, focused LPN/LVN pathway rather than a broad range of associate degrees, it may suit students seeking a direct route into practical nursing work, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not stated here. Prospective students should confirm current tuition, schedule, and admissions requirements directly with the school, and can verify accreditation status and outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Verve College offers LPN / LVN programs, with 62 completers reported in this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Verve College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Verve College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The Illinois state average completion rate is 58.4%, but Verve College's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who completed programs at Verve College carry a median debt of $11,600, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for 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 at (630) 705-9999 or visit vervecollege.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Verve College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, financial aid packaging, and institutional funding compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 schedule for its LPN / LVN program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with ABHES and COE, and review federal outcomes data directly at the College Scorecard page for Verve College (collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?481085).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a single, focused LPN/LVN pathway rather than broad degree options, which may suit those seeking a direct route into practical nursing, though fit should be confirmed with the school since program length and schedule are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Verve College at (630) 705-9999 or through its website, vervecollege.edu, for admissions information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby LPN/LVN programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.