Best Nursing Schools in Columbus GA, Georgia (2026)

Comparing certified nursing assistant schools in Columbus Ga, Georgia starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $37,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Columbus Ga Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$37,680BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment43,440 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Muscogee County establishments20BLS QCEW, 2024
Muscogee County industry employment4,800BLS QCEW, 2024
Muscogee County unemployment rate4.2%BLS LAUS, 2024
Georgia location quotient0.95BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

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


Nursing Assistant Schools near Columbus GA

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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