CNA Classes in Ohio

Ohio has 34 schools with CNA programs in this directory: 34 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 2,137 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $500 to $9,326, with a median of $717 across the 20 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $47,295 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Columbus State Community College, Sinclair Community College and Apollo Career Center.

34
Schools with this program
2,137
Graduates last year
$717
Median program tuition
$47,295
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 34 CNA classes in Ohio

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Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$725
Length
1 months
Graduates last year
176
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,637
Type
Public

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,680
Graduates last year
122
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,990
Type
Public

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,376
Graduates last year
83
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,295
Type
Public

Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education

Zanesville, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$575
Length
1 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,003
Type
Public

EHOVE Career Center

Milan, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$629
Length
1 months
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,285
Type
Public

Vantage Career Center

Van Wert, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$770
Length
1 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,998
Type
Public

Tri-Rivers Career Center

Marion, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,326
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,984
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does CNA training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $717 (range $500 to $9,326, 20 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Pike County Joint Vocational School District ($500), Pioneer Career and Technology Center ($515) and Four County Career Center ($525). 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 1 months to finish (1 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do CNA graduates earn?

Across 21 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $47,295 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 Ohio?

Yes. 34 public schools offer it, including Columbus State Community College, Sinclair Community College, Apollo Career Center, Four County Career Center and Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County.

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.