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CNA Classes in Indiana

1 accredited Indiana school graduated 2,392 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Indiana.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
2,392
Indiana median pay
$38,330−$3,930 vs U.S.

CNA Classes in Indianapolis, IN 1 school

Ivy Tech Community College

50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
2,392
College tuition
$4,912/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

Public two-year college in Indianapolis that reported 2,392 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,912 ($9,465 out of state).

How to get CNA certified in Indiana

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

CNA Classes in Indiana: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in Indiana?

We list 1 accredited Indiana schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 2,392 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in Indiana?

Most Indiana 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 $4,912; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do nursing assistants make in Indiana?

The median certified nursing assistant in Indiana earns $38,330 a year ($18.43 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $46,890 or more.

Which Indiana school trains the most nursing assistants?

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis reported the most CNA graduates in Indiana: 2,392 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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