CNA classes in Los Angeles, CA

13 schools within 30 miles of Los Angeles, CA offer nursing assistant (CNA) programs, and 2 are in Los Angeles itself. CNAs in California earn a median $47,630 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
13
Closest
7 mi
Public colleges
8
Median pay in CA
$47,630

13 nursing assistant (CNA) schools within 30 mi of Los Angeles, CA

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  1. Angeles College

    Los Angeles, CA · 7.0 mi · Private

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  2. Los Angeles County College of Nursing & Allied Health

    Los Angeles, CA · 12 mi · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)

  3. National Career College

    Panorama City, CA · 14 mi · Private

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +1

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  5. Platt College-Los Angeles

    Alhambra, CA · 16 mi · Private

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +4

  6. Healthcare Career College

    Paramount, CA · 17 mi · Private

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +4

  7. Downey Adult School

    Downey, CA · 18 mi · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +5

  8. Long Beach City College

    Long Beach, CA · 20 mi · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +12

  9. Los Angeles Mission College

    Sylmar, CA · 20 mi · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Culinary arts
    • +2

  10. Angeles Institute

    Artesia, CA · 21 mi · Private

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)

  11. Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

    La Puente, CA · 25 mi · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +8

  12. Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

    Baldwin Park, CA · 26 mi · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +5

  13. East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program

    West Covina, CA · 27 mi · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +3

  14. College of the Canyons

    Santa Clarita, CA · 28 mi · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +9

What CNAs earn in California

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

CNA salary in CaliforniaHow to become a CNA

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

What are the closest nursing assistant (CNA) schools to Los Angeles?

The closest are Angeles College (Los Angeles, 7 mi), Los Angeles County College of Nursing & Allied Health (Los Angeles, 12 mi), and National Career College (Panorama City, 14 mi). In total, 13 schools within 30 miles teach nursing assistant (CNA).

How much do nursing assistant (CNA) programs near Los Angeles cost?

For the 11 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,536 to $28,639. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do CNAs make near Los Angeles?

Across California, the median pay is $47,630 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.

How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in Los Angeles?

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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