CNA classes in Kentucky

We found 7 schools offering nursing assistant (CNA) training in Kentucky, with campuses in Ashland, Prestonsburg, Paducah, and Elizabethtown and more. CNAs in Kentucky earn a median $38,370 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
7
Public colleges
7
Median pay in KY
$38,370

7 nursing assistant (CNA) schools

School results

  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  3. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

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  5. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  6. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  7. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  8. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What CNAs earn in Kentucky

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

CNA salary in KentuckyHow to become a CNA

Median pay
$38,370
$18.45 an hour
Typical range
$30,390–$46,450
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
23,410
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 Kentucky?

We list 7 schools in Kentucky with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 7 public colleges. Campuses are in Ashland, Prestonsburg, Paducah, Elizabethtown, and Hazard.

Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 7 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Among the 7 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $5,800. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for CNAs in Kentucky is $38,370 a year, and most earn between $30,390 and $46,450, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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