Certified Nursing Assistant Schools in Chester, PA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare certified nursing assistant programs in Chester, Pennsylvania. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Certified Nursing Assistant Schools Near Chester, PA

#1

Dawn Career Institute LLC

Newark, DE 23.1 miles away BOC Score 52.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 764

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown

Moorestown, NJ 24.2 miles away BOC Score 27.4
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 622

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education

Westampton, NJ 31.5 miles away BOC Score 61.2
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 168

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#4

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, PA 34.7 miles away BOC Score 60.0
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  • In-state tuition: $5,683
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,963
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  • Graduation rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 308
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Polytech Adult Education

Woodside, DE 54.3 miles away BOC Score 60.8
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 1,786

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#6

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School

Toms River, NJ 63.3 miles away BOC Score 59.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 461

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#7

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

Piscataway, NJ 69.8 miles away BOC Score 72.0
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 414

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#8

Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

Iselin, NJ 75 miles away BOC Score 25.1
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  • Graduation rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 547

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#9

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD 82 miles away BOC Score 63.3
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  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 1,266
  • Online programs available

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#10

Healthcare Training Institute

Union, NJ 82.7 miles away BOC Score 75.6
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  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 70

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Pennsylvania Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Snapshot

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Median Pay $44,590 $21.44 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $42,260 $20.32 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-1131 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clinical hours and where clinicals take place
  • Nurse aide competency exam prep and school pass rates
  • Background check and immunization requirements
  • Clinical facility types (hospital, long-term care, home health)
  • State registry application process and renewal schedule

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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