Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne
ApprovedAddress
3865 North Wickham Road, Bldg 15, Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
90% (27 of 30 passed)
Earlier years
2019: 88% · 2021: 88% · 2022: 67%
State program number
1250
CNA classes in Melbourne, FL
4 nurse aide training programs in Melbourne are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Melbourne4
ZIP codes with a program3
With 2025 pass-rate data3
Reading pass rates. The rate is the share of a program's first-time test takers who passed in 2025. Small programs can swing a lot, so look at how many people tested, not just the percentage. Compare every Florida program.
What kinds of programs
Grouped by the wording of each program's name on the state list, not by an official category.
Where they are
3 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Melbourne.
32935 (2)3290132904
How Melbourne programs did on the state exam
92.0%Melbourne programs combined, 2025 (46 of 50 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | Melbourne programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92.0% | 50 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 100.0% | 31 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 95.7% | 23 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 79.2% | 24 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 87.5% | 40 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 97.7% | 43 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 89.7% | 29 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Melbourne's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Melbourne programs at a glance
| Program | ZIP | Phone | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne | 32935 | (321) 433-7745 | 90% (27/30) |
| Eastern Florida State College- Melbourne | 32901 | (321) 952-5880 | 100% (16/16) |
| Horizon Healthcare Institute, INC - Melbourne | 32935 | (239) 939-1992 | 75% (3/4) |
| Messiah Epic Nursing Academy | 32904 | (321) 369-6827 | No testers |
Approved CNA programs in Melbourne
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Highest 2025 pass rate in Melbourne
Eastern Florida State College- Melbourne
ApprovedAddress
74 Bulldog Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (16 of 16 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 91% · 2023: 100% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1246
Horizon Healthcare Institute, INC - Melbourne
ApprovedAddress
3716 N. Wickham Road, Suite 2, Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
75% (3 of 4 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 71% · 2023: 88% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1529
Messiah Epic Nursing Academy
ApprovedAddress
2100 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
No testers reported
State program number
1697
Source: Florida Board of Nursing, Approved CNA training programs list (list dated September 5, 2025). Checked November 2, 2026.
Pass rates: Florida Board of Nursing, FLCNA First Time Combined Pass Rate by Program, 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2025. A pass rate counts first-time test takers only.
Program details change. Always confirm start dates, cost and approval status with the program and the state before you enroll. How we collect this data.
Approved programs within 25 miles of Melbourne
4 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Florida State College - Bayside | Palm Bay | about 10 mi | 100% (12/12) |
| Coastal Technical Institute, NA Program | Palm Bay | about 14 mi | 89% (114/128) |
| Eastern Florida State College- Rockledge | Rockledge | about 15 mi | 91% (10/11) |
| Sebastian River High School | Sebastian | about 24 mi | 100% (27/27) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Melbourne's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
CNA pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area was $17.82 an hour ($37,070 a year), across about 2,760 jobs. That is $0.21 an hour below the Florida median of $18.03.
The median is the middle value: half of nursing assistants earned more and half earned less. Compare pay across Florida metro areas or read our CNA salary guide.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Nursing Assistants (31-1131), retrieved November 2, 2026.
CNA classes in Melbourne: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Melbourne?
4 programs in Melbourne are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 4 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is college or university programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Melbourne?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. None of the Melbourne programs have facility names. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for Melbourne programs?
In 2025, 46 of 50 first-time testers from Melbourne programs passed (92.0%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, Eastern Florida State College- Melbourne had the highest rate (100%, 16 of 16).
What do I need to become a CNA in Florida?
In Florida, you need a passing score on the state exam plus one of three things: an approved training program, a high school diploma (or equivalent), or being 18 or older. See the full Florida requirements.
How much do CNAs make in Melbourne?
Nursing assistants in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area had a median pay of $17.82 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How long is CNA training?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. The Florida Board of Nursing doesn't list a required number of hours, so program length varies. How long CNA training takes.