Nursing assistant / Columbia, MD

Certified Nursing Assistant (145 Clock Hours)

Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. Review its reported cost, length, completion, and employment before asking the provider for current enrollment details.

Program snapshotHistorical report

$1,500reported tuition & fees
Program length
12 weeks
Completed
94%
Employed, Q2 after exit
69%
Provider location
Columbia, MD

Rates describe past participant groups, not a prediction or current price.

Source file modified April 29, 2026Outcome cohort period not providedData definitions ↗

At a glance

Tuition and fees
$1,500
Tuition + books and supplies
$2,022Reported amount; other charges may apply
Program length
12 weeks
Completed
94% 633 of 670 exits
Employed 2 quarters later
69% 467 of 681 eligible
Median earnings in 2nd quarter after exit
$5,697

What the numbers tell you

The reported tuition and fees for a participant who is not funded through WIOA are $1,500, plus $522 in reported books and supplies. The program reported 633 completions among 670 exits. Of 681 people eligible for follow-up, 467 were employed in the second quarter after leaving.

The earnings figure is the median amount earned during that quarter by employed participants. It is not annual pay, a starting salary, or a prediction for a prospective student.

Among the 15 full courses in our federally reported comparison near Columbia, 8 report lower tuition than this program. That comparison excludes endorsement add-ons and programs without enough published outcomes; it does not include current enrollment prices.

Tuition in context

The median reported tuition among the 21 qualifying nursing assistant programs in Maryland is $1,652. This program’s $1,500 tuition is $152 below it. Courses can differ in length, credential, included supplies, and current price, so compare the full written cost before enrolling.

Before you enroll

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  • Search the Maryland Board CNA-I program list, then check the official PDF and ask the Board about current approval. A similar name or nearby address is not proof this historical federal course is the listed CNA-I program.
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