CNA Classes in Arkansas

Arkansas has 23 schools with CNA programs in this directory: 22 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 1,071 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $39,669 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Arkansas State University Three Rivers, Arkansas State University-Newport and Arkansas Tech University.

23
Schools with this program
1,071
Graduates last year
$39,669
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 23 CNA classes in Arkansas

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Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,901
Graduates last year
100
Type
Public

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,030
Graduates last year
83
Type
Public

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,896
Graduates last year
71
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,698
Type
Public

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,840
Graduates last year
37
Type
Public

East Arkansas Community College

Forrest City, AR

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,390
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,035
Type
Public

Baptist Health College Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,450
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,712
Type
Private nonprofit

South Arkansas College

El Dorado, AR

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,516
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,368
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do CNA graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,669 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public CNA programs in Arkansas?

Yes. 22 public schools offer it, including Arkansas State University Three Rivers, Arkansas State University-Newport, Arkansas Tech University, Ozarka College and University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.