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CNA Classes in Charlotte, NC

29 nurse aide training programs in the Charlotte metro area are approved by the state (NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation, list dated October 2026), in 14 cities. 3 accredited colleges here also report CNA costs and graduates, compared further down.

Updated October 2026 · Data: NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation (October 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

State-approved programs
2914 cities
Training required
75+ hrfederal minimum 75
Colleges with cost data
3
Charlotte median pay
$39,430metro

29 state-approved CNA programs in the Charlotte area

Source: NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation, Nurse Aide I Registry: State Approved Nurse Aide I Training Programs, list dated October 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.

Costs and graduates at 3 Charlotte-area colleges

Sorted by number of 2023–24 graduates (IPEDS), a proxy for program size and stability.

York Technical College

452 S Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
78
College tuition
$4,416/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Rock Hill that reported 78 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,416 ($9,720 out of state).

Gaston College

201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
28
College tuition
$2,432/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Dallas that reported 28 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,432 ($8,576 out of state).

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

1333 Jake Alexander Blvd, South, Salisbury, NC 28146
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
4
College tuition
$1,824/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public two-year college in Salisbury that reported 4 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,824 ($6,432 out of state).

CNA Classes in Charlotte: FAQ

How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Charlotte area?

29 nurse aide training programs in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area are on the official North Carolina list (NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation, October 2026), across 14 cities.

How much do nursing assistants make in Charlotte?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro earn a median $39,430 a year ($18.96/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $38,460 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.

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