CNA classes in Arkansas
36 CNA programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
27 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Arkansas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Nursing assistants give basic care and help patients with everyday tasks. To work as one, you usually finish a state-approved program and pass your state's competency exam, which puts you on the state registry.1 In Arkansas, 6 of the 36 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 10 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 36 programsHow much do CNA classes cost in Arkansas?
$889 to $1,605
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 35 programs with a price: $250 to $5,800
- Finished the program
- 86%
- Working 6 months later
- 70%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $23,000
- Length
- 8 to 16 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made
CNA classes in Little Rock, Hot Springs, Arkadelphia and other Arkansas cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 8 more programs are in 7 other areas, 9 in smaller cities and towns.
All 36 CNA programs in Arkansas approved for funding
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36 programs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Petra Allied Health (Springdale), Springdale
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,100Price if you pay yourself$685School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Petra Allied Health (Springdale)More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Petra Allied Health (Springdale)
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,280
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $80
- Students counted
- 1,483
- a year, estimated
- $29,100
- price
- $685
Nursing Assistant
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,800Price if you pay yourself$800School website, Nursing Assistant at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark CampusMore details about Nursing Assistant at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,692
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 235
- a year, estimated
- $18,800
- price
- $800
Nursing Assistant CP
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Paragould
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,700Price if you pay yourself$1,605Program website, Nursing Assistant CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Nursing Assistant CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,924
- Length
- 8 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 211
- a year, estimated
- $23,700
- price
- $1,605
Nursing Assistant CP
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,700Price if you pay yourself$1,605School website, Nursing Assistant CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Nursing Assistant CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,924
- Length
- 8 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 211
- a year, estimated
- $23,700
- price
- $1,605
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ozarka College, Melbourne
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,800Price if you pay yourself$950School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Ozarka CollegeMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Ozarka College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,959
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 149
- a year, estimated
- $15,800
- price
- $950
Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA)
Arkansas Employment Career Center, Little Rock
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$75,000Price if you pay yourself$1,599Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) at Arkansas Employment Career CenterMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) at Arkansas Employment Career Center
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,762
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 140
- a year, estimated
- $75,000
- price
- $1,599
Nursing Assistant
Uam College Of Technology, Crossett
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$13,100Price if you pay yourself$896Program website, Nursing Assistant at Uam College Of TechnologyMore details about Nursing Assistant at Uam College Of Technology
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 35%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,287
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $72
- Students counted
- 131
- a year, estimated
- $13,100
- price
- $896
Patient Care Technician Certificate of Proficiency
Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, Searcy
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,400Price if you pay yourself$3,343More details about Patient Care Technician Certificate of Proficiency at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,861
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 118
- a year, estimated
- $31,400
- price
- $3,343
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Nu Leif Logistics LLC, Little Rock
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,200Price if you pay yourself$1,319Program website, Nursing Assistant Training Program at Nu Leif Logistics LLCMore details about Nursing Assistant Training Program at Nu Leif Logistics LLC
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,559
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $44
- Students counted
- 98
- a year, estimated
- $22,200
- price
- $1,319
Nursing Assistant (Certificate of Proficiency)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,300Price if you pay yourself$1,545Program website, Nursing Assistant (Certificate of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)More details about Nursing Assistant (Certificate of Proficiency) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 41%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,317
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $144
- Students counted
- 97
- a year, estimated
- $21,300
- price
- $1,545
Nursing Assistant
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH), Mountain Home
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,100Price if you pay yourself$1,216Program website, Nursing Assistant at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)More details about Nursing Assistant at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,514
- Length
- 8 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $184
- Students counted
- 90
- a year, estimated
- $22,100
- price
- $1,216
Patient Care Technician
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr), Newport
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,800Price if you pay yourself$3,002School website, Patient Care Technician at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)More details about Patient Care Technician at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,706
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $360
- Students counted
- 88
- a year, estimated
- $18,800
- price
- $3,002
Nursing Assistant
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr), Newport
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,300Price if you pay yourself$1,183Program website, Nursing Assistant at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)More details about Nursing Assistant at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,320
- Length
- 8 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 85
- a year, estimated
- $17,300
- price
- $1,183
Certified Nursing Assistant
ARKANSAS College of Health Careers, Little Rock
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,100Price if you pay yourself$1,350School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at ARKANSAS College of Health CareersMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at ARKANSAS College of Health Careers
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,037
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 81
- a year, estimated
- $28,100
- price
- $1,350
Nursing Assistant (CP)
University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm), Morrilton
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,000Price if you pay yourself$1,627Program website, Nursing Assistant (CP) at University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)More details about Nursing Assistant (CP) at University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,991
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $260
- Students counted
- 72
- a year, estimated
- $20,000
- price
- $1,627
CP Patient Care Technician
Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$16,300Price if you pay yourself$482Program website, CP Patient Care Technician at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)More details about CP Patient Care Technician at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,085
- Length
- 16 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 69
- a year, estimated
- $16,300
- price
- $482
Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant
Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,400Price if you pay yourself$883School website, Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)More details about Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,610
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $140
- Students counted
- 63
- a year, estimated
- $18,400
- price
- $883
CNA
University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), Hope
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,800Price if you pay yourself$1,334Program website, CNA at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)More details about CNA at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,952
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $163
- Students counted
- 53
- a year, estimated
- $15,800
- price
- $1,334
Patient Care Technician
ARKANSAS College of Health Careers, Little Rock
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$2,375Program website, Patient Care Technician at ARKANSAS College of Health CareersMore details about Patient Care Technician at ARKANSAS College of Health Careers
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,253
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $170
- Students counted
- 49
- a year, estimated
- $29,000
- price
- $2,375
Nursing Assistant- CP
Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), Blytheville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,400Price if you pay yourself$981School website, Nursing Assistant- CP at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)More details about Nursing Assistant- CP at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,111
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $131
- Students counted
- 46
- a year, estimated
- $24,400
- price
- $981
Nursing Assistant - CP
East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$5,800School website, Nursing Assistant - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)More details about Nursing Assistant - CP at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 27%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,746
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,350
- Students counted
- 44
- a year, estimated
- $27,000
- price
- $5,800
Certified Nursing Assistant
National Park College Adult Education, Hot Springs
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$14,900Price if you pay yourself$250More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at National Park College Adult Education
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,713
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $90
- Students counted
- 40
- a year, estimated
- $14,900
- price
- $250
Nursing Assistant Training Progran
Arkadelphia Healthcare Academy, Arkadelphia
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$800Program website, Nursing Assistant Training Progran at Arkadelphia Healthcare AcademyMore details about Nursing Assistant Training Progran at Arkadelphia Healthcare Academy
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- 22
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $800
Certified Nursing Assistant
NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI), Springdale
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,200Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Certified Nursing Assistant at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,310
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 22
- a year, estimated
- $29,200
- price
- Not reported
Patient Care Technician CP
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,800Price if you pay yourself$4,702School website, Patient Care Technician CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Patient Care Technician CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,703
- Length
- 32 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 19
- a year, estimated
- $26,800
- price
- $4,702
Patient Care Technician CP
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Paragould
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,800Price if you pay yourself$5,002School website, Patient Care Technician CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)More details about Patient Care Technician CP at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,703
- Length
- 16 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 19
- a year, estimated
- $26,800
- price
- $5,002
Patient Care Technician
Gateway Allied Health LLC, Hot Springs
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,985Program website, Patient Care Technician at Gateway Allied Health LLCMore details about Patient Care Technician at Gateway Allied Health LLC
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $405
- Students counted
- 18
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,985
Nursing Assistant Training Program (CNA)
Gateway Allied Health LLC, Hot Springs
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,600Price if you pay yourself$975Program website, Nursing Assistant Training Program (CNA) at Gateway Allied Health LLCMore details about Nursing Assistant Training Program (CNA) at Gateway Allied Health LLC
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,392
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $165
- Students counted
- 17
- a year, estimated
- $25,600
- price
- $975
Nursing Assistant (Camden Adult Education)
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech, Camden
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,700Price if you pay yourself$732Program website, Nursing Assistant (Camden Adult Education) at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) TechMore details about Nursing Assistant (Camden Adult Education) at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,686
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $107
- Students counted
- 16
- a year, estimated
- $26,700
- price
- $732
Nursing Assistant (Magnolia Adult Education)
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech, Camden
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,300Price if you pay yourself$732Program website, Nursing Assistant (Magnolia Adult Education) at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) TechMore details about Nursing Assistant (Magnolia Adult Education) at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,574
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $107
- Students counted
- 16
- a year, estimated
- $22,300
- price
- $732
CNA Program - Pulaski County Adult Education
PCSSD Adult Education, Jacksonville
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$312Program website, CNA Program - Pulaski County Adult Education at PCSSD Adult EducationMore details about CNA Program - Pulaski County Adult Education at PCSSD Adult Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $312
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspiring Medical Training Institute, Little Rock
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,126Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Aspiring Medical Training InstituteMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Aspiring Medical Training Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $131
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,126
Certified Nursing Assistant
Global Institute of Higher Learning, West Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,500Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Global Institute of Higher LearningMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Global Institute of Higher Learning
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $325
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,500
CNA Apprenticeship - Western
National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF), Arkadelphia
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,505School website, CNA Apprenticeship - Western at National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)More details about CNA Apprenticeship - Western at National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,505
Nursing Assistant
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech, Camden
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,527Program website, Nursing Assistant at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) TechMore details about Nursing Assistant at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $245
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,527
CNA Apprenticeship - Northwest
National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF), Arkadelphia
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,555Program website, CNA Apprenticeship - Northwest at National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)More details about CNA Apprenticeship - Northwest at National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,555
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for CNA classes in Arkansas
Workforce funding can pay for CNA classes in Arkansas
Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
Financial aid and grants for CNA classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56
GI Bill for CNA classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Where the Arkansas nursing assistant program numbers come from
Which Arkansas nursing assistant programs are on this list?
These are the nursing assistant programs Arkansas approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arkansas offers.
How Arkansas nursing assistant program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some nursing assistant programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Arkansas
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs