CNA classes in North Carolina
Looking for nursing assistant (CNA) schools in North Carolina? There are 24, including 24 public colleges. CNAs in North Carolina earn a median $38,460 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 24
- Public colleges
- 24
- Median pay in NC
- $38,460
- Cities with schools
- 14
24 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
School results
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
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Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +21
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
CNA classes by city
- Raleigh (3 within 30 mi)
- Greensboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Durham (3 within 30 mi)
- Fayetteville (3 within 30 mi)
- Cary (3 within 30 mi)
- Gastonia (3 within 30 mi)
- Monroe (3 within 30 mi)
- Salisbury (3 within 30 mi)
- Asheboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Thomasville (3 within 30 mi)
- Graham (3 within 30 mi)
- Albemarle (4 within 30 mi)
- Roxboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Polkton (3 within 30 mi)
What CNAs earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $38,460
- $18.49 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,260–$47,080
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 64,010
- 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 North Carolina?
We list 24 schools in North Carolina with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 24 public colleges. Campuses are in Graham, Dublin, Wilmington, Morehead City, and Sanford.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 24 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Among the 23 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $995 to $15,002. 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 North Carolina?
The median pay for CNAs in North Carolina is $38,460 a year, and most earn between $30,260 and $47,080, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in North Carolina?
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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