CNA classes in Illinois
Looking for nursing assistant (CNA) schools in Illinois? There are 42, including 41 public colleges and 1 private career school. CNAs in Illinois earn a median $45,960 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 42
- Public colleges
- 41
- Median pay in IL
- $45,960
- Cities with schools
- 15
24 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
School results
Career Center of Southern Illinois
Red Bud, IL · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
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Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Highland Community College - Illinois
Freeport, IL · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
CNA classes by city
- Chicago (9 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (9 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (7 within 30 mi)
- Rockford (3 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (9 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (5 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (10 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (8 within 30 mi)
- Lombard (11 within 30 mi)
- Belleville (3 within 30 mi)
- DeKalb (5 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (6 within 30 mi)
- Edwardsville (3 within 30 mi)
- East Peoria (3 within 30 mi)
- Olney (3 within 30 mi)
What CNAs earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $45,960
- $22.10 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,590–$54,050
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 68,640
- 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 Illinois?
We list 42 schools in Illinois with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 41 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Springfield, Moline, Chicago, Glen Ellyn, and Grayslake.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in Illinois?
Yes. 41 public colleges in Illinois 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 Illinois?
Among the 40 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $27,793. 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 Illinois?
The median pay for CNAs in Illinois is $45,960 a year, and most earn between $37,590 and $54,050, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in Illinois?
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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