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CNA Classes in New Jersey

8 accredited New Jersey schools graduated 273 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in New Jersey.

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

Schools
88 cities
Lowest published cost
$1,188median $16,082
Typical length
6 wkfull-time
New Jersey median pay
$46,830+$4,570 vs U.S.

CNA Classes in Paramus, NJ 1 school

Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus

240 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ 07652
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
77
Program cost
$16,082
Length
6 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.

77 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school, the most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,082 for a program of about 6 months.

CNA Classes in East Orange, NJ 1 school

Best Care College

68 South Harrison, East Orange, NJ 07018
Private for-profit Certificate (under 12 weeks)
Graduates '23–24
70
Program cost
$1,188
Length
6 weeks

70 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college, the 2nd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,188 for a program of about 6 weeks.

CNA Classes in Moorestown, NJ 1 school

Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown

308 Route 38 W, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
66
Program cost
$16,162
Length
6 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.

66 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school, the 3rd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,162 for a program of about 6 months.

CNA Classes in Iselin, NJ 1 school

Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

675 US Route 1 South, 2nd Floor, Iselin, NJ 08830
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
28
Program cost
$16,082
Length
6 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.

28 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school, the 4th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $16,082 for a program of about 6 months.

CNA Classes in Union, NJ 1 school

Healthcare Training Institute

1969 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
16
Program cost
$17,311
Length
10 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.

Private for-profit two-year college in Union that reported 16 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,311 for a program of about 10 months.

CNA Classes in Piscataway, NJ 1 school

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

4500 New Brunswick Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
9
Program cost
Ask school
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

9 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college.

CNA Classes in Nutley, NJ 1 school

Eastwick College-Nutley

103 Park Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110
Private for-profit Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
4
College tuition
$14,746/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

4 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $14,746.

CNA Classes in Woodland Park, NJ 1 school

Berkeley College-Woodland Park

44 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Private for-profit Certificate (1-2 years)
Graduates '23–24
3
College tuition
$26,072/yr
Length
1-2 years

3 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $26,072.

How to get CNA certified in New Jersey

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

CNA Classes in New Jersey: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in New Jersey?

We list 8 accredited New Jersey schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 0 of them public. Together they awarded 273 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in New Jersey?

5 New Jersey schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $1,188 to $17,311, with a median of $16,082. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.

How much do nursing assistants make in New Jersey?

The median certified nursing assistant in New Jersey earns $46,830 a year ($22.52 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $55,140 or more.

Which New Jersey school trains the most nursing assistants?

Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus in Paramus reported the most CNA graduates in New Jersey: 77 in 2023–24.

How long do cna classes take in New Jersey?

Among New Jersey programs that reported a schedule, the median length is about 6 weeks of full-time study. 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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