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Accredited CNA Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore and compare 82 CNA top-ranked, accredited schools across all 50 states and territories. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology, a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

NOTE: Program offerings and tuition are subject to change. Verify details directly with the institution.

Top CNA Nursing Schools Public Pablo, MT

Ranked #31 nationally, Salish Kootenai College is a public institution in Pablo, Montana. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

Top CNA Nursing Schools Public Columbus, OH

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Columbus, Ohio. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

Accelerated-BSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Top CNA Nursing Schools Private, For-Profit Ramsey, NJ

Ranked #40 nationally, Eastwick College-Ramsey is a private for-profit institution in Ramsey, New Jersey. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, CNA

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Top CNA Nursing Schools Private, For-Profit Irvine, CA

With a 10% acceptance rate, Stanbridge University is a selective private for-profit institution in Irvine, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Top CNA Nursing Schools Private, For-Profit Fremont, CA

Unitek College is a private for-profit institution in Fremont, California. Total enrollment is about 5,725 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Public Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, Virginia is a public institution with a 95% graduation rate and over 26,409 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Alva, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $5,970, Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP

Private, For-Profit San Jose, CA

Based in San Jose, California, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit institution. Graduates earn a median of $66,844 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Public Lewiston, ID

Based in Lewiston, Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,001 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Public Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts-Amherst in Amherst, Massachusetts is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 31,726 students. Graduates earn a median of $71,631 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Wichita, KS

A private nonprofit institution, Newman University serves students in Wichita, Kansas. Annual in-state tuition is $35,500.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Public Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 35,724 students. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

15 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit institution in Kansas City, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $44,966.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri is a private nonprofit institution with a 80% graduation rate and over 17,059 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Toledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Toledo, Ohio with about 1,096 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, For-Profit Draper, UT

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private for-profit institution in Draper, Utah. The acceptance rate is 62%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

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Private, For-Profit Columbus, OH

Felbry College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 192 students. Annual in-state tuition is $29,731.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Aguadilla, PR

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico with about 149 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Public Pullman, WA

Based in Pullman, Washington, Washington State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 25,700 students.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Livonia, MI

Based in Livonia, Michigan, Madonna University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,058 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Amherst, NY

Daemen University provides nursing education from its campus in Amherst, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,540 students.

13 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Athens, OH

Based in Athens, Ohio, Ohio University-Main Campus is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 85%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Flint, MI

University of Michigan-Flint is a public institution in Flint, Michigan. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Erie, PA

Gannon University provides nursing education from its campus in Erie, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Westminster, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,663, Front Range Community College in Westminster, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 22,000 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT $6,399 78.7% 4
2 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH $13,244 87.9% 11
3 Eastwick College-Ramsey Ramsey, NJ $18,057 86.8% 2
4 Stanbridge University Irvine, CA 62.1% 7
5 Unitek College Fremont, CA 74.1% 3
6 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA $21,803 95.3% 11
7 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK $5,970 30.7% 4
8 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA 63.9% 3
9 Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID $7,610 40% 3
10 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA $17,772 83.1% 12
11 Newman University Wichita, KS $35,500 52.9% 6
12 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA $21,926 84% 15
13 Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO $44,966 76.3% 8
14 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO $55,760 80.5% 9
15 Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH $19,470 48% 9
16 Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT $21,680 58.3% 7
17 Felbry College Columbus, OH $29,731 90.9% 4
18 Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, PR 65.1% 3
19 Washington State University Pullman, WA $13,391 62% 8
20 Madonna University Livonia, MI $28,440 54.3% 12
21 Daemen University Amherst, NY $35,218 56.7% 13
22 Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH $14,158 65.7% 12
23 University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI $14,704 45.5% 14
24 Gannon University Erie, PA $40,656 69.6% 11
25 Front Range Community College Westminster, CO $4,663 35.5% 3
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