CNA classes in Ohio
Looking for nursing assistant (CNA) schools in Ohio? There are 32, including 32 public colleges. CNAs in Ohio earn a median $39,010 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 32
- Public colleges
- 32
- Median pay in OH
- $39,010
- Cities with schools
- 22
24 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
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Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
Bethel, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
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Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Monroe, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +10
Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education
Canton, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +2
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
Newark, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Phlebotomy
- +11
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +16
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +25
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
Four County Career Center
Archbold, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- Fire science & firefighting
James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +14
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +17
Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
Oberlin, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +7
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Englewood, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +2
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- CNC machining
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +12
Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District
Chillicothe, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
Pike County Joint Vocational School District
Piketon, OH · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +2
CNA classes by city
- Cleveland (3 within 30 mi)
- Cincinnati (4 within 30 mi)
- Akron (3 within 30 mi)
- Dayton (4 within 30 mi)
- Lorain (4 within 30 mi)
- Hamilton (3 within 30 mi)
- Newark (4 within 30 mi)
- Mansfield (4 within 30 mi)
- Delaware (3 within 30 mi)
- Strongsville (3 within 30 mi)
- Reynoldsburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (3 within 30 mi)
- Lima (3 within 30 mi)
- Marysville (3 within 30 mi)
- Wooster (3 within 30 mi)
- Xenia (3 within 30 mi)
- Zanesville (3 within 30 mi)
- Sandusky (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (5 within 30 mi)
- Mount Vernon (5 within 30 mi)
- Shelby (4 within 30 mi)
- Bethel (3 within 30 mi)
What CNAs earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $39,010
- $18.76 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,060–$46,570
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 63,280
- 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 Ohio?
We list 32 schools in Ohio with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 32 public colleges. Campuses are in Mansfield, Lima, Newark, Marion, and Cincinnati.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in Ohio?
Yes. 32 public colleges in Ohio 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 Ohio?
Among the 17 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,967 to $29,232. 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 Ohio?
The median pay for CNAs in Ohio is $39,010 a year, and most earn between $35,060 and $46,570, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in Ohio?
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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