CNA Classes in Boston, MA
63 nurse aide training programs in the Boston metro area are approved by the state (Massachusetts Department of Public Health, list dated July 2026), in 35 cities.
Updated October 2026 · Data: Massachusetts Department of Public Health (July 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
- State-approved programs
- 6335 cities
- Training required
- 75+ hrfederal minimum 75
- Boston median pay
- $47,590metro
How much does CNA school cost in Boston?
No school in Boston reported CNA graduates to IPEDS for 2023–24, so there is no local published price; the state-approved programs listed on this page set their own fees, so ask each one for its total. For comparison, the median published price nationwide is $1,382 (96 schools). Exam fees, background checks and uniforms are usually extra.
Compare with other states: how much CNA classes cost nationwide, by state and school type.
63 state-approved CNA programs in the Boston area
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Nurse Aide Registry Program: CNA training sites (list behind the interactive map), list dated July 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.
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Care Path Training Academy
110 Haverhill Road, Amesbury MA 01913 · (978) 660-6916 -
North Shore Community College At Beverly Hospital And Anchor Point Housing
85 Herrick Street, Beverly MA 01915 · (978) 236-1235 -
Hands-on Community Care
572 Boston Road, Billerica MA 01821 · (617) 386-9803 -
Catholic Charities At Boston
275 West Broadway, Boston MA 02127 · (617) 464-8554 -
Catholic Charities At Laboure Center
275 West Broadway, Boston MA 02127 · (617) 464-8500 -
Edward M Kennedy Academy For Health Careers
10 Fenwood Road, Boston MA 02115 · (617) 635-8450 -
Madison Park Tech Voc High School Dept Of Adult Ed
75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Boston MA 02120 · (617) 635-8970 -
Quincy College Arlab
122 Arlington Street, Boston MA 02116 · (617) 405-5961 -
Roxbury Community College
1234 Columbus Avenue, Boston MA 02120 · (857) 701-1607 -
Royal Health Braintree
95 Commericial Street, Braintree MA 02184 · (508) 322-8679 -
Boston Missionary Baptist Community Center, Inc
239 North Cary Street, Brockton MA 02302 · (617) 756-4413 -
Catholic Charities At Brockton
169 Court Street, Brockton MA 02302 · (617) 464-8544 -
Health & Home Care Training Of New England
162 Main Street, Brockton MA 02301 · (508) 846-2387 -
Healthcare -Edu LLC
793 Crescent Street, Brockton MA 02302 · (508) 593-0968 -
K & K Healthcare Training Center
471 Prospect Street, Brockton MA 02301 · (508) 584-2805 -
Healthcare Training Centers Of America Inc.
55 Middlesex Street, Chelmsford MA 01824 · (978) 455-9400 -
Open Door Healthcare Services Inc
55 Mission Road, Chelmsford MA 01863 · (978) 226-8208 -
Bunker Hill Community College At Chelsea
70 Everett Avenue, Chelsea MA 02150 · (617) 228-2473 -
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
165 Captains Row, Chelsea MA 02150 · (203) 641-8680 -
Lare Institute
100 Everett Avenue, Chelsea MA 02150 · (978) 685-2151 -
Essex North Shore Agri & Tech School - Eve
565 Maple Street, Danvers MA 01923 · (978) 304-4700 -
Genesis Healthcare At Hawthorne Hill Center
15 Kirkbride Drive, Danvers MA 01923 · (603) 498-1495 -
North Shore Community College Nat-danvers -Evening
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers MA 01923 · (978) 236-1235 -
Multicultural Counseling Center Inc
260 Milton Street, Dedham MA 02026 -
Boston Healthcare Institute
340 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124 · (617) 756-6840 -
Baypath Of Duxbury Nursing & Rehab Center
308 Kingstown Way, Duxbury MA 02332 · (781) 585-5561 -
Joseph P. Keefe Tech HS Eve
750 Winter Street, Framingham MA 01702 · (508) 416-2265 -
Massachusetts Bay Community College-bridge
19 Flagg Drive, Framingham MA 01702 · (508) 270-4103 -
Metrowest Healthcare Academy At Framingham
100 Concord Street, Framingham MA 01702 · (508) 872-5973 -
Royal Health Care Institute At Framingham
1291 Worcester Road, Framingham MA 01701 · (978) 224-2981 -
Tri-county Regional Vocational Tech High School - Evening
147 Pond Street, Franklin MA 02038 · (508) 528-5400 -
Seacoast Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
292 Washington Street, Gloucester MA 01930 -
Whittier Reg. Voc. Tech High School - Evening
115 Amesbury Line Rd, Haverhill MA 01830 · (978) 374-5700 -
Harbor House Nursnig & Rehab Ctr
11 Condito Road, Hingham MA 02043 · (617) 750-3116 -
C&s Healthcare Training & Staffing
891 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park MA 02136 · (617) 272-3676 -
International Health Training Center
599 Canal Street, Lawrence MA 01840 · (781) 913-8005 -
Northern Essex Community College
45 Franklin Street, Lawrence MA 01840 · (603) 489-8907 -
Notre Dame Education Center / Enap (Esol Nurse Aide Program)
354 Merrimack Street, Lawrence MA 01843 -
Minuteman Regional Vocational Tech School - Ev
758 Marrett Road, Lexington MA 02421 · (978) 630-9363 -
Middlesex Community College - Evening
33 Kearney Square, Lowell MA 01852 · (781) 861-6500 -
Royal Healthcare Institute At Lowell
981 Varnum Street, Lowell MA 01850 · (978) 224-2982 -
Medical Career Center-lynn
150 Market Street, Lynn MA 01901 · (781) 325-3427 -
North Shore Community College - Lynn Campus - Evening
300 Broad Street, Lynn MA 01901 · (978) 236-1235 -
Spectrum Healthcare Training Center Inc
330 Lynn Way, Lynn MA 01901 · (781) 593-3900 -
Universal Health Care Center
27 Hunting Street, Malden MA 02148 · (617) 571-4807 -
Assabet After Dark
215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough MA 01752 · (508) 263-9651 -
Hannah B.g. Shaw Home
299 Wareham Street, Middleboro MA 02346 · (508) 947-0332 -
Nextstep At Oakhill Healthcare
76 North Street, Middleboro MA 02346 · (978) 809-0603 -
Strive Healthcare Training Center
47 Bedford Street, Middleboro MA 02346 -
Laboure College Nurse Aide Training Program
303 Adams Street, Milton MA 02186 · (617) 207-3630 -
Natp At Genesis At Sutton Hill
1801 Turnpike Street, North Andover MA 01845 -
Overlook Academy Inc
842 Washington Street, Norwood MA 02062 · (781) 473-3662 -
Life Care Center Of Plymouth
94 Obery Street, Plymouth MA 02360 · (508) 747-9800 -
Quincy College At Plymouth Campus
36 Cordae Park, Plymouth MA 02360 · (617) 405-5961 -
Quincy College Natp
1250 Hancock Street, Quincy MA 02169 · (617) 984-1754 -
South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Home
288 Washington Street, Quincy MA 02169 · (617) 423-0590 -
Divine Watch Training School LLC
950 North Main Street, Randolph MA 02368 · (781) 885-2021 -
Habile Healthcare Training
999 North Main Street, Randolph MA 02368 · (857) 340-1557 -
Royal Health Care Institute At Salem
84 HIGHLAND Avenue, Salem MA 01970 · (978) 224-2981 -
Health & Home Care Training Ctr Of Ma
591 North Avenue, Wakefield MA 01880 · (781) 222-5500 -
Northeast Metropolitan Reginal Vocational School
100 Hemlock Road, Wakefield MA 01880 · (781) 246-0180 -
Regis College- Blended
235 Wellesley Street, Weston MA 02493 · (781) 768-7291 -
Woburn Rehab & Nursing Center/ Salter Hc
18 Frances Street, Woburn MA 01801
CNA Classes in Boston: FAQ
How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Boston area?
63 nurse aide training programs in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area are on the official Massachusetts list (Massachusetts Department of Public Health, July 2026), across 35 cities.
How much do nursing assistants make in Boston?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median $47,590 a year ($22.88/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $46,680 statewide and $42,260 nationally.
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.
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