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Certified Nursing Assistant Schools in Iowa

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Certified Nursing Assistant programs across Iowa.

Use the city links below to view nearby schools and training formats. Availability and requirements can differ by provider.

Certified Nursing assistant schools

#1

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA In-state option BOC Score 47.9

Eastern Iowa Community College District is a Public, 2-year in Davenport, IA serving about 3,520 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,848
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,456
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 842
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA In-state option BOC Score 54.0

Iowa Central Community College is a Public, 2-year in Fort Dodge, IA serving about 3,103 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,496
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,788
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 510
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA In-state option BOC Score 48.3

Iowa Western Community College is a Public, 2-year in Council Bluffs, IA serving about 2,916 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,930
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,080
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 716
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA In-state option BOC Score 57.1

North Iowa Area Community College is a Public, 2-year in Mason City, IA serving about 1,320 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,653
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,551
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 333
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA In-state option BOC Score 50.1

Southeastern Community College is a Public, 2-year in West Burlington, IA serving about 1,699 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,420
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,570
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 532
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

Southwestern Community College

Creston, IA In-state option BOC Score 57.2

Southwestern Community College is a Public, 2-year in Creston, IA serving about 729 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $8,064
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,316
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 261
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA In-state option BOC Score 57.6

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a Public, 2-year in Sioux City, IA serving about 2,647 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across IA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,186
  • Out-of-state tuition: $5,330
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 1,284
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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  • Requirements: prerequisites and any program-specific rules

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