2 accredited schools across the Jackson metro area trained 62 nursing assistants in 2023–24. Here’s how they compare on cost, length and size, plus what the job pays locally.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Sorted by number of 2023–24 graduates (IPEDS), a proxy for program size and stability.
This public two-year college in Holmes County graduated 44 CNA students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,700 ($5,400 out of state).
This public two-year college in Hinds County graduated 18 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,550 ($6,600 out of state).
2 accredited schools in the Jackson, MS metro area graduated 62 CNA students in 2023–24. The largest was Holmes Community College with 44.
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Jackson, MS metro earn a median $32,040 a year ($15.41/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $31,520 statewide and $42,260 nationally.
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.