Top CNA Programs in New Jersey
Nursing assistant training prepares for a state nurse aide competency exam. It is not licensed nurse education.
8 schools in New Jersey 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) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (8)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education | Piscataway, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA | — |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park | Woodland Park, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, BSN | CCNE |
| Best Care College | East Orange, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Eastwick College-Nutley | Nutley, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA | — |
| Healthcare Training Institute | Union, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA | — |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown | Moorestown, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus | Paramus, NJ | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |