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CNA Classes in Missouri

2 accredited Missouri schools graduated 9 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Missouri.

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

Schools
22 cities
Lowest published cost
$16,118median $16,118
Graduates 2023–24
9
Missouri median pay
$37,680−$4,580 vs U.S.

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CNA Classes in St. Louis, MO 1 school

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis

909 South Taylor Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
8
Program cost
$16,118
Length
9 months

This price is for a longer program than a typical CNA course; it is classified under the same federal program code. Ask about stand-alone CNA training.

8 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,118 for a program of about 9 months.

CNA Classes in Neosho, MO 1 school

Crowder College

601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO 64850
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
1
College tuition
$2,472/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

1 CNA credential awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,472 ($4,152 out of state).

How to get CNA certified in Missouri

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

CNA Classes in Missouri: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in Missouri?

We list 2 accredited Missouri schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 9 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in Missouri?

1 Missouri schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $16,118 to $16,118, with a median of $16,118. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do nursing assistants make in Missouri?

The median certified nursing assistant in Missouri earns $37,680 a year ($18.11 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $45,260 or more.

Which Missouri school trains the most nursing assistants?

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis in Saint Louis reported the most CNA graduates in Missouri: 8 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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