CNA Classes in Trenton, NJ
5 nurse aide training programs in the Trenton metro area are approved by the state (New Jersey Department of Health, list dated August 2026), in 3 cities.
Updated October 2026 · Data: New Jersey Department of Health (August 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
- State-approved programs
- 53 cities
- Training required
- 90 hr40 clinical
- Trenton median pay
- $45,980metro
How much does CNA school cost in Trenton?
No school in Trenton 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 across New Jersey is $16,082 (5 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.
5 state-approved CNA programs in the Trenton area
Source: New Jersey Department of Health: Approved Nurse Aide Training Competency and Evaluation Programs (schools and colleges; long-term care facilities), revised 08/31/2026, list dated August 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.
One of these programs is run by a nursing home. A Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home can't charge an aide it employs or has offered a job: see free CNA classes in New Jersey.
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Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital
2381 Lawrence Rd., Lawrence Twp. NJ 08648 · (609) 896-9500 -
Berkel Training Institute
320 West State Street, Trenton NJ 08618 · (609) 392-1855 -
Mercer County Community College
102 N Broad St., Trenton NJ 08608 · (609) 570-3526 -
Mercer Med Tech
1418 South Broad Street, Trenton NJ 08610 · (609) 712-5499 -
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor NJ 08550 · (609) 570-3526
CNA Classes in Trenton: FAQ
How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Trenton area?
5 nurse aide training programs in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area are on the official New Jersey list (New Jersey Department of Health, August 2026), across 3 cities.
How much do nursing assistants make in Trenton?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro earn a median $45,980 a year ($22.10/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $46,830 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.