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California vs Massachusetts for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$269
CA
vs
$205
MA
Timeline
6-12 wks
CA
vs
4-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$50
CA
vs
$30
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Massachusetts
Total Fees $269 $205
Application Fee $100 $30
Exam Fee $120 $115
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $64 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $205
vs California ($269)
Faster Processing
California 6-12 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $30
vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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