CNA Classes in Louisiana

Louisiana has 15 schools with CNA programs in this directory: 10 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 1,077 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $585 to $3,835, with a median of $1,293 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $46,936 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at South Louisiana Community College, Central Louisiana Technical Community College and Infinity College.

15
Schools with this program
1,077
Graduates last year
$1,293
Median program tuition
$46,936
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 CNA classes in Louisiana

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Infinity College

Lafayette, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$585
Length
1 months
Graduates last year
174
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,289
Type
Private for-profit

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,255
Graduates last year
81
Median earnings, 1 yr
$58,964
Type
Public

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,422
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,813
Type
Public

Williams Technical College

Houma, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$1,500
Length
1 months
Graduates last year
33
Type
Private for-profit

Petra College

Hammond, LA

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Certificate
Graduates last year
8
Type
Private for-profit

Healthcare Training Institute

Kenner, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,835
Length
1 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,578
Type
Private for-profit

Compass Career College

Hammond, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$1,085
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,079
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does CNA training cost in Louisiana?

The median published tuition is $1,293 (range $585 to $3,835, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Infinity College ($585), Compass Career College ($1,085) and Williams Technical College ($1,500). 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 2 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do CNA graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $46,936 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 Louisiana?

Yes. 10 public schools offer it, including South Louisiana Community College, Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, Louisiana Delta Community College and Nunez Community College.

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.