CNA classes in Colorado
21 CNA (certified nursing assistant) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
16 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Colorado has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Nursing assistants give basic care and help patients with everyday tasks. To work as one, you usually finish a state-approved program and pass your state's competency exam, which puts you on the state registry.1 Federal rules require state-approved nurse aide programs for nursing homes to run at least 75 hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. If a nursing home employs you or has offered you a job when you start, it can't charge you for the program.2
In Colorado, 19 of the 21 programs take students without a high school diploma and 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 21 programs here are nursing assistant (CNA, 19 programs) and advanced nursing assistant (level II, 2 programs).
See the 21 programsHow much do CNA classes cost in Colorado?
$790 to $1,136 is what most CNA programs in Colorado cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 21 programs with a price. All of them: $525 to $1,739
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 80%
- Working 6 months later
- 60%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $39,100
- Length
- Not enough data
- Only 5 of 21 programs report it
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Colorado may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made
All 21 CNA programs in Colorado approved for WIOA funding
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21 programs
Nurse Aide - Na
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,739Program website, Nurse Aide - Na at Community College of AuroraMore details about Nurse Aide - Na at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 772
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,739
Nursing Aide
Front Range Community College
Westminster
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,600Price if you pay yourself$1,065Program website, Nursing Aide at Front Range Community CollegeMore details about Nursing Aide at Front Range Community College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,638
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $730
- Students counted
- 414
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,065
NURSE AIDE: Nurse Aide
Community College of Denver
Denver
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,0306 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, NURSE AIDE: Nurse Aide at Community College of DenverMore details about NURSE AIDE: Nurse Aide at Community College of Denver
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 350
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,030
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Nursing Aide
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$790School website, Nursing Aide at Red Rocks Community CollegeMore details about Nursing Aide at Red Rocks Community College
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 261
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $790
Nurse Aide
Western Colorado Community College
Grand Junction
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,500Price if you pay yourself$1,509School website, Nurse Aide at Western Colorado Community CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide at Western Colorado Community College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,364
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $160
- Students counted
- 232
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,509
Nursing Aide
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$35,100Price if you pay yourself$1,136Program website, Nursing Aide at Pueblo Community CollegeMore details about Nursing Aide at Pueblo Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,772
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $57
- Students counted
- 204
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,136
Nurse Aide
Morgan Community College
Wray
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$764Program website, Nurse Aide at Morgan Community CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide at Morgan Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $375
- Students counted
- 156
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $764
Nurse Aide
Otero Junior College
La Junta
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,400Price if you pay yourself$966Program website, Nurse Aide at Otero Junior CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide at Otero Junior College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 51%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,598
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- 148
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $966
Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,200Price if you pay yourself$1,071School website, Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide at Trinidad State Junior CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide at Trinidad State Junior College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,552
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,071
Nursing Aide
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,600Price if you pay yourself$850Program website, Nursing Aide at Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeMore details about Nursing Aide at Colorado Northwestern Community College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,898
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- 81
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $850
Nurse Aide 1
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$525Program website, Nurse Aide 1 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide 1 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,823
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $525
Nurse Aide 2
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$525Program website, Nurse Aide 2 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide 2 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,823
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $525
Nurse Aide 3
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$525Program website, Nurse Aide 3 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide 3 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,823
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $525
Nurse Aide 4
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,300Price if you pay yourself$525Program website, Nurse Aide 4 at Colorado Mountain CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide 4 at Colorado Mountain College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,823
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $525
Nurse Aide
Lamar Community College
Lamar
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$19,900Price if you pay yourself$1,380Program website, Nurse Aide at Lamar Community CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide at Lamar Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 47%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,980
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- 46
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,380
NTSOC Certified Nurse Aide Training
Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado
Colorado Springs
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,100Price if you pay yourself$1,2508 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, NTSOC Certified Nurse Aide Training at Nursing and Therapy Services of ColoradoMore details about NTSOC Certified Nurse Aide Training at Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado
- Finished
- 95%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,019
- Length
- 90 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 37
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,250
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Nurse Aide
Pickens Technical College
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,230More details about Nurse Aide at Pickens Technical College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,230
beo Nurse Aide Training Program
beo Nurse Aide Training Program
Colorado Springs
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9756 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, beo Nurse Aide Training Program at beo Nurse Aide Training ProgramMore details about beo Nurse Aide Training Program at beo Nurse Aide Training Program
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 2 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 47
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $975
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Nursing Assistant 1
Colorado CNA Academy
Canon City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$935School website, Nursing Assistant 1 at Colorado CNA AcademyMore details about Nursing Assistant 1 at Colorado CNA Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 2 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $935
Nursing Assistant 2
Colorado CNA Academy
Canon City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,050Program website, Nursing Assistant 2 at Colorado CNA AcademyMore details about Nursing Assistant 2 at Colorado CNA Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 2 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $265
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,050
Nursing Assistant 3
Colorado CNA Academy
Canon City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,050Program website, Nursing Assistant 3 at Colorado CNA AcademyMore details about Nursing Assistant 3 at Colorado CNA Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 2 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $265
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,050
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for CNA classes in Colorado
WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in Colorado
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for CNA classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for CNA classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: CNA classes in Colorado
- programs with a price cost under $1,000
- 10 of 21
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 20th of 45
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 31 of 32
- CNA programs here, against the typical state's 21
- 21 vs 21
State comparisons use the same figures as the CNA classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
CNA classes in Denver, Rifle, Cañon City and other Colorado cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 4 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Colorado
How CNA classes compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Colorado
- CDL training32 programs
- Medical assistant training26 programs
- Phlebotomy training13 programs
- Welding classes36 programs
- HVAC training5 programs
- Medical billing and coding training25 programs
- LPN programs4 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training7 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes47 programs
- Pharmacy technician training13 programs
- Plumbing school2 programs
- CNC machinist training19 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training3 programs
- Diesel mechanic training10 programs
- Cybersecurity training34 programs
- IT training93 programs
- Cosmetology school4 programs
- Barber school4 programs
- Esthetician school5 programs
- Nail tech school3 programs
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school6 programs
- Paralegal programs16 programs
- Fire academy32 programs
- Police academy9 programs
- Surgical tech programs5 programs
- Radiology tech programs9 programs
- Culinary school28 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training14 programs
- Human resources training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training9 programs
- Early childhood education programs53 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school1 program
- Hospitality management programs17 programs
- Addiction counselor training8 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses29 programs
- Lineman school6 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school5 programs
- Data analytics courses22 programs
- Administrative assistant training33 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs4 programs
- Medical lab technician programs4 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses23 programs
- Digital marketing courses9 programs
- Web and graphic design courses58 programs
- Health information technology programs8 programs
- Vet tech programs10 programs
- Real estate school5 programs
- Patient care technician training1 program
- OTA programs1 program
- Crane operator training2 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Flight school1 program
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training1 program
- Human services programs6 programs
- Manufacturing technician training11 programs
- Electronics technician training23 programs
- Business administration programs53 programs
- Criminal justice programs20 programs
- Teacher assistant certification2 programs
- Auto body repair classes14 programs
- Solar and wind technician training30 programs
- Water treatment operator training4 programs
- OSHA safety training2 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs16 programs
- Dental hygiene programs4 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes7 programs
- RN programs17 programs
- Project management certification19 programs
Where the Colorado nursing assistant program numbers come from
Which Colorado nursing assistant programs are on this list?
These are the nursing assistant programs Colorado approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Colorado offers.
How the prices and results of Colorado nursing assistant programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
How reliable are the Colorado figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.
Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Colorado
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 483.152, Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns