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CNA Classes in Georgia

21 accredited Georgia schools graduated 1,825 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Georgia.

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

Schools
2116 cities
Lowest published cost
$995median $995
Graduates 2023–24
1,825
Georgia median pay
$37,680−$4,580 vs U.S.

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CNA Classes in Atlanta, GA 6 schools

Chattahoochee Technical College

980 S Cobb Drive Dr SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
166
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

166 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

Southern Crescent Technical College

501 Varsity Rd, Griffin, GA 30223
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
141
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public two-year college in Spalding County graduated 141 CNA students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

West Georgia Technical College

176 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
108
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Haralson County graduated 108 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

Gwinnett Technical College

5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
13
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

Public two-year college in Lawrenceville that reported 13 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training

1927 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA 30084
Private for-profit Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
6
Program cost
$995
Length
1 months

Private for-profit career school in Tucker that reported 6 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $995 for a program of about 1 months.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

495 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston, GA 30021
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
5
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public two-year college in DeKalb County graduated 5 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Warner Robins, GA 1 school

Central Georgia Technical College

80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
256
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Warner Robins that reported 256 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Valdosta, GA 1 school

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
255
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

255 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Gainesville, GA 1 school

Lanier Technical College

2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
161
College tuition
$3,000/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

Public two-year college in Gainesville that reported 161 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,000 ($6,000 out of state).

CNA Classes in Thomasville, GA 1 school

Southern Regional Technical College

15689 US Hwy 19 North, Thomasville, GA 31792
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
139
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Thomasville that reported 139 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Savannah, GA 1 school

Savannah Technical College

5717 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31405
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
114
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Savannah that reported 114 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Waycross, GA 1 school

Coastal Pines Technical College

1701 Carswell Ave, Waycross, GA 31503
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
112
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Waycross that reported 112 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Vidalia, GA 1 school

Southeastern Technical College

3001 E First St, Vidalia, GA 30474
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
73
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

73 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Sandersville, GA 1 school

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

1189 Deepstep Rd, Sandersville, GA 31082
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
67
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public two-year college in Washington County graduated 67 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Albany, GA 1 school

Albany Technical College

1704 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
66
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Albany that reported 66 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Columbus, GA 1 school

Columbus Technical College

928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
56
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

Public two-year college in Columbus that reported 56 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Statesboro, GA 1 school

Ogeechee Technical College

One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd, Statesboro, GA 30458
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
30
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

30 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Americus, GA 1 school

South Georgia Technical College

900 South GA Tech Parkway, Americus, GA 31709
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
27
College tuition
$3,000/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

27 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,000 ($6,000 out of state).

CNA Classes in Clarkesville, GA 1 school

North Georgia Technical College

1500 Georgia Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
13
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Clarkesville that reported 13 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

CNA Classes in Augusta, GA 1 school

Augusta Technical College

3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Augusta, GA 30906
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
12
College tuition
$3,000/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

12 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,000 ($6,000 out of state).

CNA Classes in Rome, GA 1 school

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA 30161
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
5
College tuition
$2,400/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Rome that reported 5 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,400 ($4,800 out of state).

How to get CNA certified in Georgia

  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 Georgia requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

CNA Classes in Georgia: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in Georgia?

We list 21 accredited Georgia schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 20 of them public. Together they awarded 1,825 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in Georgia?

1 Georgia schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $995 to $995, with a median of $995. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do nursing assistants make in Georgia?

The median certified nursing assistant in Georgia earns $37,680 a year ($18.12 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $47,310 or more.

Which Georgia school trains the most nursing assistants?

Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins reported the most CNA graduates in Georgia: 256 in 2023–24.

How long does CNA training take?

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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