14 accredited Arizona schools graduated 1,401 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Arizona.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This public four-year institution in Maricopa County graduated 411 CNA students in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
263 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Maricopa County graduated 259 CNA students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
This private for-profit two-year college in Maricopa County graduated 132 CNA students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,914 for a program of about 1 months.
8 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit four-year institution.
Public four-year institution in Phoenix that reported 8 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
1 CNA credential awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,328 ($8,929 out of state).
74 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $3,110 for a program of about 2 months.
This public two-year college in Yuma County graduated 13 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,820 ($9,630 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Prescott that reported 94 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,838 ($9,344 out of state).
This public two-year college in Coconino County graduated 65 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,712 ($9,492 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Graham County graduated 37 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,352 ($9,552 out of state).
Public four-year institution in Sierra Vista that reported 35 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,232 ($6,000 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Navajo County graduated 1 CNA student in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,948 ($9,371 out of state).
Rules differ by state. Confirm current Arizona requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.
We list 14 accredited Arizona schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 11 of them public. Together they awarded 1,401 CNA credentials that year.
2 Arizona schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $1,914 to $3,110, with a median of $2,512. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median certified nursing assistant in Arizona earns $44,780 a year ($21.53 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $57,820 or more.
Mesa Community College in Mesa reported the most CNA graduates in Arizona: 411 in 2023–24.
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.
A state competency evaluation with a written (or oral) test and a hands-on skills test, run by a state-contracted testing vendor.