Nursing assistant / Indiana / Fort Wayne
Compare nursing assistant programs near Fort Wayne.
See 4 programs from 4 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Fort Wayne. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
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- 4
- Reported tuition range
- $672–$1,972
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal School Of Care Certified Nurse Aide Program (10001907 Fort Wayne)Cardinal School Of Care · Fort Wayne, IN | 1.4 mistraight line | In person | $1,125+ $375 books and supplies = $1,500 reported total | 3 weeks | 65%22/34 exits | 85%23/27 eligible | $7,425second quarter |
| Healthcare Specialist: Cna Preparation Certificate (ct) (10318 Fort Wayne)Ivy Tech Community College · Fort Wayne, IN | 1.4 mistraight line | Hybrid | $672+ $1,274 books and supplies = $1,946 reported total | 12 weeks | 55%21/38 exits | 84%36/43 eligible | $6,920second quarter |
| Certified Nurse Training (10001869 Fort Wayne)Essential Healthcare Staffing · Fort Wayne, IN | 5.7 mistraight line | In person | $1,721+ $560 books and supplies = $2,281 reported total | 4 weeks | 97%94/97 exits | 75%38/51 eligible | $8,796second quarter |
| Cna Certified Nursing Assistant (10001151 Kendallville)Freedom Academy · Kendallville, IN | 24.9 mistraight line | In person | $1,972+ $175 books and supplies = $2,147 reported total | 10 weeks | 79%50/63 exits | 78%36/46 eligible | $6,385second quarter |
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Among 4 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Cardinal School Of Care Certified Nurse Aide Program (10001907 Fort Wayne) at Cardinal School Of Care has the lowest reported combined amount: $1,500 ($1,125 tuition and fees + $375 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $1,500 to $2,281. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: Fort Wayne, IN
One related occupation is Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131) across the named metro area. Its worker wages are not earnings of graduates from the programs above, and these programs may prepare people for other jobs. The metro boundary differs from this page’s 30-mile program search area. Employment is an estimate of jobs, not openings. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. How to compare these figures.