Top CNA Programs in North Carolina
Nursing assistant training prepares for a state nurse aide competency exam. It is not licensed nurse education.
13 schools in North Carolina 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 (13)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance Community College | Graham, NC | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Cleveland Community College | Shelby, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Thomasville, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Gaston College | Dallas, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, LPN-RN | ACEN |
| Johnston Community College | Smithfield, NC | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| McDowell Technical Community College | Marion, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Montgomery Community College | Troy, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NC | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Richmond Community College | Hamlet, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| South College | Knoxville, TN | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, BSN-DNP | CCNE, COA |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NC | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |