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Certified Nursing Assistant Schools in California

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Certified Nursing Assistant programs across California.

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Certified Nursing assistant schools

#1

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA In-state option BOC Score 55.3

Allan Hancock College is a Public, 2-year in Santa Maria, CA serving about 8,052 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,156
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,892
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 26%
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 1,502
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

American River College

Sacramento, CA In-state option BOC Score 51.4

American River College is a Public, 2-year in Sacramento, CA serving about 25,621 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,288
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,616
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,395
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA In-state option BOC Score 24.0

Bakersfield College is a Public, 4-year in Bakersfield, CA serving about 17,280 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,430
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,300
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 21%
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 845

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Butte College

Oroville, CA In-state option BOC Score 67.2

Butte College is a Public, 2-year in Oroville, CA serving about 8,890 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,356
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,276
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 1,323
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA In-state option BOC Score 60.9

College of the Canyons is a Public, 2-year in Santa Clarita, CA serving about 15,832 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,166
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,958
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 1,021

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA In-state option BOC Score 60.5

Chaffey College is a Public, 2-year in Rancho Cucamonga, CA serving about 18,132 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,184
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,120
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 887
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA In-state option BOC Score 44.5

City College of San Francisco is a Public, 2-year in San Francisco, CA serving about 17,348 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,696
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,656
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 2,038

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#8

Clovis Adult Education

Clovis, CA In-state option BOC Score 74.2

Clovis Adult Education is a Public, <2-year in Clovis, CA serving about 226 students and accredited by Council on Occupational Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 157

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#9

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA In-state option BOC Score 55.2

Cuesta College is a Public, 2-year in San Luis Obispo, CA serving about 7,180 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,350
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,010
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 806
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#10

Reedley College

Reedley, CA In-state option BOC Score 41.6

Reedley College is a Public, 2-year in Reedley, CA serving about 5,504 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,334
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,154
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 537

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#11

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA In-state option BOC Score 45.0

Los Angeles Harbor College is a Public, 2-year in Wilmington, CA serving about 6,694 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,238
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,568
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 166
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#12

Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

Los Angeles, CA In-state option BOC Score 83.2

Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health is a Public, 2-year in Los Angeles, CA serving about 204 students and accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CA.

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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 20

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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