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CNA Classes in Maryland

1 accredited Maryland school graduated 13 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Maryland.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
13
Maryland median pay
$43,240+$980 vs U.S.

CNA Classes in Cumberland, MD 1 school

Allegany College of Maryland

12401 Willowbrook Rd SE, Cumberland, MD 21502
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
13
College tuition
$3,870/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Cumberland that reported 13 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,870 ($11,220 out of state).

How to get CNA certified in Maryland

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

CNA Classes in Maryland: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in Maryland?

We list 1 accredited Maryland schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 13 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in Maryland?

Most Maryland 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 $3,870; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do nursing assistants make in Maryland?

The median certified nursing assistant in Maryland earns $43,240 a year ($20.79 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $49,330 or more.

Which Maryland school trains the most nursing assistants?

Allegany College of Maryland in Cumberland reported the most CNA graduates in Maryland: 13 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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