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CNA Classes in Florida

42 accredited Florida schools graduated 2,615 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Florida.

Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

Schools
4221 cities
Lowest published cost
$710median $1,960
Typical length
41 wkfull-time
Florida median pay
$37,510−$4,750 vs U.S.

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CNA Classes in Miami, FL 13 schools

South Florida Institute of Technology

720 NW 27th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33125
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
612
Program cost
$10,718
Length
11 months

This price is for a longer program than a typical CNA course; it is classified under the same federal program code. Ask about stand-alone CNA training.

Private for-profit career school in Miami that reported 612 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $10,718 for a program of about 11 months.

InterAmerican Technical Institute

9600 Southwest 8th Street, Suite 42, Miami, FL 33174
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
279
Program cost
$9,600
Length
40 weeks

This price is for a longer program than a typical CNA course; it is classified under the same federal program code. Ask about stand-alone CNA training.

This private for-profit career school in Miami-Dade County graduated 279 CNA students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $9,600 for a program of about 40 weeks.

ICR Florida Education

633 Northeast 167th Street, Suite 913, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
136
Program cost
Ask school
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

136 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school, the 3rd-most in the state.

Florida International Training Institute

7265 Northwest 25th Street, Miami, FL 33122
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
131
Program cost
$9,980
Length
56 weeks

This price is for a longer program than a typical CNA course; it is classified under the same federal program code. Ask about stand-alone CNA training.

131 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school, the 4th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $9,980 for a program of about 56 weeks.

FVI School of Nursing and Technology

7757 West Flagler Suite 220, Miami, FL 33144
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
127
Program cost
$12,660
Length
8 months

This price is for a longer program than a typical CNA course; it is classified under the same federal program code. Ask about stand-alone CNA training.

This private for-profit two-year college in Miami-Dade County graduated 127 CNA students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $12,660 for a program of about 8 months.

Global Medical & Technical Training Institute

1830 NW 7th Street, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33125
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
109
Program cost
$11,905
Length
41 weeks

This price is for a longer program than a typical CNA course; it is classified under the same federal program code. Ask about stand-alone CNA training.

This private for-profit career school in Miami-Dade County graduated 109 CNA students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $11,905 for a program of about 41 weeks.

Medical Institute of Palm Beach

5821-B Lake Worth Road, Greenacres, FL 33463
Private for-profit Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
105
Program cost
$1,200
Length
2 months

Private for-profit career school in Greenacres that reported 105 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,200 for a program of about 2 months.

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

5150 Linton Blvd, Suite 340, Delray Beach, FL 33484
Private for-profit Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
28
College tuition
$15,230/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

Private for-profit four-year institution in Delray Beach that reported 28 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $15,230.

Palm Beach State College

4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
27
College tuition
$3,030/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public four-year institution in Palm Beach County graduated 27 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,030 ($10,890 out of state).

Sheridan Technical College

5400 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33021
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
19
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

19 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college.

Atlantic Technical College

4700 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
17
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

Public two-year college in Coconut Creek that reported 17 CNA graduates in 2023–24.

D A Dorsey Technical College

7100 N. W. 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33147
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
7
Program cost
$902
Length
3 months

Public career school in Miami that reported 7 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $902 for a program of about 3 months.

Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

5154 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 201, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Private nonprofit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
6
Program cost
$6,448
Length
5 months

Private nonprofit two-year college in West Palm Beach that reported 6 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $6,448 for a program of about 5 months.

CNA Classes in Orlando, FL 4 schools

Orange Technical College

301 W Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
90
Program cost
$1,485
Length
3 months

90 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,485 for a program of about 3 months.

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

460 E. Altamonte Drive, 3rd Floor, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Private for-profit Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
33
College tuition
$15,250/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

33 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $15,250.

Lake Technical College

2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, FL 32726
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
13
Program cost
Ask school
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public career school in Lake County graduated 13 CNA students in 2023–24.

Ana G. Mendez University

5575 South Semoran Blvd. Suite #502, Orlando, FL 32822
Private nonprofit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
1
College tuition
$11,850/yr
Length
1-2 years

1 CNA credential awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $11,850.

CNA Classes in Cape Coral, FL 2 schools

Cape Coral Technical College

360 Santa Barbara Blvd North, Cape Coral, FL 33993
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
72
Program cost
$1,398
Length
6 weeks

72 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,398 for a program of about 6 weeks.

Fort Myers Technical College

3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
49
Program cost
$710
Length
2 months

Public two-year college in Fort Myers that reported 49 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $710 for a program of about 2 months.

CNA Classes in North Port, FL 2 schools

Suncoast Technical College

4748 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
81
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

This public two-year college in Sarasota County graduated 81 CNA students in 2023–24.

Manatee Technical College

6305 State Rd 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
18
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

This public two-year college in Manatee County graduated 18 CNA students in 2023–24.

CNA Classes in Tampa, FL 2 schools

Ultimate Medical Academy

1255 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
Private nonprofit Certificate (1-2 years)Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
77
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

77 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit two-year college.

Fred K Marchman Technical College

7825 Campus Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34653
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
16
Program cost
$3,326
Length
5 months

This public two-year college in Pasco County graduated 16 CNA students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $3,326 for a program of about 5 months.

CNA Classes in Tallahassee, FL 2 schools

Lively Technical College

500 N Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
76
Program cost
$795
Length
2 months

Public career school in Tallahassee that reported 76 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $795 for a program of about 2 months.

Tallahassee State College

444 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
16
College tuition
$2,002/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public four-year institution in Leon County graduated 16 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,002 ($7,982 out of state).

CNA Classes in Naples, FL 2 schools

Lorenzo Walker Technical College

3702 Estey Avenue, Naples, FL 34104
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
32
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

32 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school.

Immokalee Technical College

508 N 9th St, Immokalee, FL 34142
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
20
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

20 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college.

CNA Classes in Panama City, FL 2 schools

Florida Panhandle Technical College

757 Hoyt Street, Chipley, FL 32428
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
13
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

This public career school in Washington County graduated 13 CNA students in 2023–24.

Gulf Coast State College

5230 West U.S. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
6
College tuition
$1,750/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

Public four-year institution in Panama City that reported 6 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,750 ($7,065 out of state).

CNA Classes in Fort Pierce, FL 1 school

Indian River State College

3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
100
College tuition
$2,496/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

100 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,496 ($9,360 out of state).

CNA Classes in Melbourne, FL 1 school

Eastern Florida State College

3865 North Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
66
College tuition
$2,048/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

66 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,048 ($8,399 out of state).

CNA Classes in Ocala, FL 1 school

Marion Technical College

1014 SW 7th Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
54
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

54 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college.

CNA Classes in Gainesville, FL 1 school

Santa Fe College

3000 Northwest 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
33
College tuition
$1,872/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public four-year institution in Alachua County graduated 33 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,872 ($7,418 out of state).

CNA Classes in Marianna, FL 1 school

Chipola College

3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
28
College tuition
$2,365/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public four-year institution in Jackson County graduated 28 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,365 ($8,195 out of state).

CNA Classes in Vero Beach, FL 1 school

Treasure Coast Technical College

4680 28th Court, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
28
Program cost
$1,564
Length
3 months

This public career school in Indian River County graduated 28 CNA students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,564 for a program of about 3 months.

CNA Classes in Perry, FL 1 school

Big Bend Technical College

3233 South Byron Butler Parkway, Perry, FL 32348
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
26
Program cost
$2,356
Length
5 months

Public career school in Perry that reported 26 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $2,356 for a program of about 5 months.

CNA Classes in Live Oak, FL 1 school

Riveroak Technical College

415 SW Pinewood Dr, Live Oak, FL 32064
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
19
Program cost
Ask school
Length
under 12 weeks

19 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college.

CNA Classes in Daytona Beach, FL 1 school

Daytona State College

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
15
College tuition
$3,072/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

15 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,072 ($11,960 out of state).

CNA Classes in Lake City, FL 1 school

Florida Gateway College

Highway 90 East, Lake City, FL 32025
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
13
College tuition
$2,369/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

13 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,369 ($9,473 out of state).

CNA Classes in Starke, FL 1 school

North Florida Technical College

609 N Orange St, Starke, FL 32091
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
9
Program cost
$881
Length
1 months

9 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $881 for a program of about 1 months.

CNA Classes in Palatka, FL 1 school

Saint Johns River State College

5001 Saint Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
6
College tuition
$2,067/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

6 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,067 ($8,408 out of state).

CNA Classes in DeFuniak Springs, FL 1 school

Emerald Coast Technical College

761 N 20th St, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
2
Program cost
Ask school
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

2 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school.

How to get CNA certified in Florida

  1. Complete a state-approved nurse aide training program (federal minimum: 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice).
  2. Pass your state’s competency evaluation: a written or oral exam plus a skills demonstration.
  3. Get listed on your state nurse aide registry, which employers check before hiring.
  4. Keep your certification active. Under federal rules, if you go 24 consecutive months without paid nursing-related work you must retrain or retest.

Rules differ by state. Confirm current Florida requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

CNA Classes in Florida: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in Florida?

We list 42 accredited Florida schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 30 of them public. Together they awarded 2,615 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in Florida?

16 Florida schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $710 to $12,660, with a median of $1,960. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do nursing assistants make in Florida?

The median certified nursing assistant in Florida earns $37,510 a year ($18.03 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $46,790 or more.

Which Florida school trains the most nursing assistants?

South Florida Institute of Technology in Miami reported the most CNA graduates in Florida: 612 in 2023–24.

How long do cna classes take in Florida?

Among Florida programs that reported a schedule, the median length is about 41 weeks of full-time study. Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.

What exam do nursing assistants take?

A state competency evaluation with a written (or oral) test and a hands-on skills test, run by a state-contracted testing vendor.

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