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Top CNA Programs in California

Nursing assistant training prepares for a state nurse aide competency exam. It is not licensed nurse education.

37 schools in California 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 (37)

Allan Hancock College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSanta Maria, CA

Allan Hancock College is a public community / two-year college in Santa Maria, CA. It reported 117 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

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American River College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSacramento, CA

American River College is a public community / two-year college in Sacramento, CA. It reported 81 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

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Angeles College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionLos Angeles, CA

Angeles College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 159 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, BSN

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Angeles Institute

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionArtesia, CA

Angeles Institute is a private for-profit specialized institution in Artesia, CA. It reported 71 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Butte College campus

Butte College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOroville, CA

Butte College is a public community / two-year college in Oroville, CA. It reported 119 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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California Nurses Educational Institute

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeRancho Mirage, CA

California Nurses Educational Institute is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Rancho Mirage, CA. It reported 85 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Central Coast College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSalinas, CA

Central Coast College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Salinas, CA.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA

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Chaffey College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College is a public community / two-year college in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. It reported 96 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Charles A Jones Career and Education Center

PublicSpecialized institutionSacramento, CA

Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is a public specialized institution in Sacramento, CA. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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City College of San Francisco campus

City College of San Francisco

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSan Francisco, CA

City College of San Francisco is a public community / two-year college in San Francisco, CA. It reported 98 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Clovis Adult Education

PublicSpecialized institutionClovis, CA

Clovis Adult Education is a public specialized institution in Clovis, CA. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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College of the Canyons

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSanta Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons is a public community / two-year college in Santa Clarita, CA. It reported 102 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

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College of the Sequoias

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeVisalia, CA

College of the Sequoias is a public community / two-year college in Visalia, CA. It reported 96 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Downey Adult School

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDowney, CA

Downey Adult School is a public community / two-year college in Downey, CA. It reported 14 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Escondido Adult School

PublicSpecialized institutionEscondido, CA

Escondido Adult School is a public specialized institution in Escondido, CA.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA

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Healthcare Career College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionParamount, CA

Healthcare Career College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Paramount, CA. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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High Desert Medical College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionLancaster, CA

High Desert Medical College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Lancaster, CA. It reported 309 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Institute of Technology

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeClovis, CA

Institute of Technology is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Clovis, CA.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA

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