Top CNA Programs in Arkansas
Nursing assistant training prepares for a state nurse aide competency exam. It is not licensed nurse education.
22 schools in Arkansas reported CNA-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified CNA program profile. CNA Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (22)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | Public | CNA | — |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership | ACEN |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Private nonprofit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |