CNA Classes in New Jersey

New Jersey has 10 schools with CNA programs in this directory: 2 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 273 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,087 to $16,900, with a median of $14,945 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $56,907 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus, Best Care College and Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown.

10
Schools with this program
273
Graduates last year
$14,945
Median program tuition
$56,907
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 CNA classes in New Jersey

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Best Care College

East Orange, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$1,087
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
70
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,888
Type
Private for-profit

Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

Iselin, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,945
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,859
Type
Private for-profit

Healthcare Training Institute

Union, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,900
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,939
Type
Private for-profit

Eastwick College-Nutley

Nutley, NJ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,798
Graduates last year
4
Type
Private for-profit

Berkeley College-Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$30,880
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,907
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does CNA training cost in New Jersey?

The median published tuition is $14,945 (range $1,087 to $16,900, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Best Care College ($1,087), Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus ($14,945) and Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin ($14,945). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does CNA school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 6 months to finish (2 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do CNA graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $56,907 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 New Jersey?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education and Ocean County Vocational-Technical School.

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.