Nursing Assistant Programs in Tennessee: 12 Colleges and Schools
12 Tennessee schools reported nursing assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 193 students: 7 public, 2 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.3902
12 schools in Tennessee graduated 193 CNAs in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 2 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (12).
The largest program is Academy of Allied Health Careers in Chattanooga with 76 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 12 Tennessee schools
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Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy of Allied Health Careers | Chattanooga | 76 |
| 2 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | Knoxville | 29 |
| 3 | Remington College-Memphis Campus | Memphis | 27 |
| 4 | Remington College-Nashville Campus | Nashville | 16 |
| 5 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville | Huntsville | 12 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville · 2 schools | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | Public | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| South College | Private for-profit | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Memphis · 2 schools | ||||
| Remington College-Memphis Campus | Private nonprofit | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Health-Tech Institute of Memphis | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Chattanooga · 1 school | ||||
| Academy of Allied Health Careers | Private for-profit | certificate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Harriman · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Hartsville · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | Public | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Hohenwald · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Huntsville · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksboro · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro | Public | certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Jackson · 1 school | ||||
| Jackson State Community College | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Nashville · 1 school | ||||
| Remington College-Nashville Campus | Private nonprofit | certificate | 16 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 12 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 12 | 193 | this page |
| North Carolina | 25 | 206 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Arkansas | 23 | 1,071 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Georgia | 22 | 1,825 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Kentucky | 9 | 10 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Mississippi | 7 | 225 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Alabama | 6 | 10 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Missouri | 5 | 9 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Virginia | 2 | 177 | Programs in Virginia → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about CNA programs in Tennessee
- How many CNA programs are in Tennessee?
- 12 colleges and schools reported nursing assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 193 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- Academy of Allied Health Careers in Chattanooga, with 76 graduates in 2024, followed by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville in Knoxville (29).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- Yes: 7 public, 2 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit of the 12 schools.
- What does a CNA earn in Tennessee?
- Typical CNA pay in Tennessee is $37,990 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $42,260 nationally.