22 accredited Arkansas schools graduated 1,071 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Arkansas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This private nonprofit two-year college in Pulaski County graduated 22 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $10,603.
4 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,260 ($7,260 out of state).
This public two-year college in Hot Spring County graduated 150 CNA students in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,616 ($3,216 out of state).
117 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,568 ($4,008 out of state).
100 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,995 ($11,989 out of state).
Public two-year college in Melbourne that reported 83 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,790 ($5,790 out of state).
81 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,400 ($11,250 out of state).
Public two-year college in Pocahontas that reported 71 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,568 ($5,136 out of state).
63 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,896 ($3,936 out of state).
59 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,736 ($4,560 out of state).
Public two-year college in Morrilton that reported 57 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,448 ($3,120 out of state).
This public two-year college in Hempstead County graduated 51 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,370 ($3,930 out of state).
45 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,616 ($4,080 out of state).
37 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,352 ($4,728 out of state).
Public two-year college in West Memphis that reported 26 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,048 ($4,560 out of state).
Public two-year college in Forrest City that reported 23 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,880 ($3,900 out of state).
This public two-year college in Independence County graduated 20 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,016 ($3,000 out of state).
This public two-year college in Polk County graduated 20 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,064 ($2,640 out of state).
This public two-year college in Union County graduated 18 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,136 ($4,296 out of state).
12 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,300 ($6,600 out of state).
Public two-year college in Blytheville that reported 11 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,100 ($3,780 out of state).
This public two-year college in Calhoun County graduated 1 CNA student in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,300 ($4,680 out of state).
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We list 22 accredited Arkansas schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 21 of them public. Together they awarded 1,071 CNA credentials that year.
Most Arkansas schools on this list are colleges that charge by the credit hour rather than a flat program price. Their median annual in-district tuition is $2,616; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median certified nursing assistant in Arkansas earns $34,430 a year ($16.55 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $39,020 or more.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern reported the most CNA graduates in Arkansas: 150 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.