CNA classes in Arizona
Looking for nursing assistant (CNA) schools in Arizona? There are 15, including 12 public colleges and 3 private career schools. CNAs in Arizona earn a median $44,780 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 15
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in AZ
- $44,780
- Cities with schools
- 6
15 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
School results
Brookline College - Tempe
Tempe, AZ · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
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Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista, AZ · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +3
GateWay Community College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +3
Pima Medical Institute - East Valley
Mesa, AZ · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +2
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Culinary arts
- +4
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What CNAs earn in Arizona
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $44,780
- $21.53 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,100–$57,820
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AZ
- 20,320
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.6%
- 196,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing assistant (CNA) schools are in Arizona?
We list 15 schools in Arizona with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 12 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Kingman, and Holbrook.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in Arizona?
Yes. 12 public colleges in Arizona offer nursing assistant (CNA). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does nursing assistant (CNA) school cost in Arizona?
Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,974 to $30,072. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do CNAs make in Arizona?
The median pay for CNAs in Arizona is $44,780 a year, and most earn between $37,100 and $57,820, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in Arizona?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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