6 accredited schools across the Oklahoma City metro area trained 506 nursing assistants in 2023–24. Here’s how they compare on cost, length and size, plus what the job pays locally.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
Sorted by number of 2023–24 graduates (IPEDS), a proxy for program size and stability.
This public two-year college in Canadian County graduated 146 CNA students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state.
134 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public career school, the 4th-most in the state.
Public two-year college in Norman that reported 90 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state.
78 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $2,693 for a program of about 12 months.
Public career school in Choctaw that reported 30 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,230 for a program of about 8 months.
This public career school in McClain County graduated 28 CNA students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,050 for a program of about 9 months.
6 accredited schools in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area graduated 506 CNA students in 2023–24. The largest was Canadian Valley Technology Center with 146.
Among schools that published a program price, Mid-America Technology Center in Wayne listed the lowest total: $1,050 for tuition, books and supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Oklahoma City, OK metro earn a median $36,560 a year ($17.58/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $35,930 statewide and $42,260 nationally.
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.