CNA classes in Wisconsin
We found 16 schools offering nursing assistant (CNA) training in Wisconsin, with campuses in Janesville, Eau Claire, Shell Lake, and Fennimore and more. CNAs in Wisconsin earn a median $45,130 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 16
- Public colleges
- 16
- Median pay in WI
- $45,130
- Cities with schools
- 4
16 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
School results
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
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Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +26
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +36
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +19
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Western Technical College - Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
CNA classes by city
- Racine (3 within 30 mi)
- West Allis (3 within 30 mi)
- West Bend (3 within 30 mi)
- Caledonia (3 within 30 mi)
What CNAs earn in Wisconsin
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $45,130
- $21.70 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,900–$50,650
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WI
- 28,370
- 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 Wisconsin?
We list 16 schools in Wisconsin with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 16 public colleges. Campuses are in Janesville, Eau Claire, Shell Lake, Fennimore, and Pewaukee.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in Wisconsin?
Yes. 16 public colleges in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Among the 16 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $8,255 to $14,238. 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 Wisconsin?
The median pay for CNAs in Wisconsin is $45,130 a year, and most earn between $37,900 and $50,650, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in Wisconsin?
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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