Best Nursing Schools in Cañon City, Colorado (2026)

Looking for certified nursing assistant schools in Cañon City, Colorado? The programs below combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $47,380 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Cañon City Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$47,380BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment22,240 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Fremont County unemployment rate6.0%BLS LAUS, 2024
Colorado location quotient0.83BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Cañon City. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Fremont County and Colorado figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Nursing Assistant Schools near Cañon City

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $42,260 $20.32 per hour
Job Outlook 2.3% 32,500 jobs (2024–2034)
204,100 openings/yr

Certified-Nursing-Assistant Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $42,260 $20.32/hr
Average Salary $42,700 $20.53/hr

Salary Range

$33,940 10th pctl
$42,260 Median
$51,980 90th pctl
10th Percentile $33,940 $16.32/hr
25th Percentile $37,260 $17.91/hr
75th Percentile $47,220 $22.70/hr
90th Percentile $51,980 $24.99/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed1,448,910
Growth (2024-2034)2.3%
Annual Openings204,100
Jobs per 1,0009.3

Nursing Assistants (31-1131) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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