CNA classes in California
We found 41 schools offering nursing assistant (CNA) training in California, with campuses in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Clovis, and Riverside and more. CNAs in California earn a median $47,630 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 41
- Public colleges
- 28
- Median pay in CA
- $47,630
- Cities with schools
- 26
24 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
School results
Agape College of Business and Science
Fresno, CA · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
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Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
California Nurses Educational Institute
Rancho Mirage, CA · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
Carrington College - Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights, CA · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
Sacramento, CA · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +9
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
Healthcare Career College
Paramount, CA · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, CA · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
National Career College
Panorama City, CA · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
CNA classes by city
- Los Angeles (13 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (3 within 30 mi)
- Fresno (4 within 30 mi)
- Sacramento (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (11 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (13 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (5 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (6 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (4 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (8 within 30 mi)
- Roseville (3 within 30 mi)
- Palmdale (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (14 within 30 mi)
- Simi Valley (4 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (3 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (8 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (12 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (3 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (3 within 30 mi)
- Madera (3 within 30 mi)
- Woodland (3 within 30 mi)
- Hanford (3 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (3 within 30 mi)
- Novato (3 within 30 mi)
- Galt (3 within 30 mi)
- Reedley (5 within 30 mi)
What CNAs earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $47,630
- $22.90 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,110–$61,100
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 110,060
- 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 California?
We list 41 schools in California with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 28 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 12 private career schools. Campuses are in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Clovis, Riverside, and Santa Maria.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in California?
Yes. 28 public colleges in California 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 California?
Among the 35 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $480 to $29,926. 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 California?
The median pay for CNAs in California is $47,630 a year, and most earn between $40,110 and $61,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in California?
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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