2 accredited Connecticut schools graduated 127 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This private for-profit two-year college in Capitol Planning Region graduated 72 CNA students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,275 for a program of about 1 months.
55 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $3,875 for a program of about 4 months.
Rules differ by state. Confirm current Connecticut requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.
We list 2 accredited Connecticut schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 0 of them public. Together they awarded 127 CNA credentials that year.
2 Connecticut schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $1,275 to $3,875, with a median of $2,575. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median certified nursing assistant in Connecticut earns $44,790 a year ($21.53 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $53,870 or more.
American Institute-West Hartford in West Hartford reported the most CNA graduates in Connecticut: 72 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.