Skip to content

Maryland vs Massachusetts for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MD
vs
$205
MA
Timeline
4-12 wks
MD
vs
4-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$40
MD
vs
$30
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Massachusetts
Total Fees $205 $205
Application Fee $40 $30
Exam Fee $110 $115
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $40 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $205
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-12 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $30
vs Maryland ($40)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

Official Website →

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all CNA state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Maryland CNA License

Compare Massachusetts CNA License