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CNA Classes in Nebraska

1 accredited Nebraska school graduated 15 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Nebraska.

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

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
15
Nebraska median pay
$40,000−$2,260 vs U.S.

CNA Classes in Winnebago, NE 1 school

Little Priest Tribal College

601 E. College Drive, Winnebago, NE 68071
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
15
College tuition
$5,400/yr
Length
under 12 weeks

This public two-year college in Thurston County graduated 15 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $5,400.

How to get CNA certified in Nebraska

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

CNA Classes in Nebraska: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in Nebraska?

We list 1 accredited Nebraska schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 15 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in Nebraska?

Most Nebraska 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 $5,400; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do nursing assistants make in Nebraska?

The median certified nursing assistant in Nebraska earns $40,000 a year ($19.23 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $48,980 or more.

Which Nebraska school trains the most nursing assistants?

Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago reported the most CNA graduates in Nebraska: 15 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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