CNA classes in Texas
We found 22 schools offering nursing assistant (CNA) training in Texas, with campuses in San Antonio, Pharr, Alvin, and Amarillo and more. CNAs in Texas earn a median $37,500 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 22
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in TX
- $37,500
- Cities with schools
- 9
22 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
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CTK Healthcare & Career Institute
Irving, TX · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical billing & coding
Institute of Allied Healthcare
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- Automotive technician
- +9
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
South Texas Training Center
Pharr, TX · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
CNA classes by city
- Dallas (3 within 30 mi)
- Fort Worth (3 within 30 mi)
- Plano (3 within 30 mi)
- Grand Prairie (4 within 30 mi)
- McAllen (4 within 30 mi)
- Flower Mound (4 within 30 mi)
- Harlingen (3 within 30 mi)
- Midlothian (4 within 30 mi)
- Weslaco (4 within 30 mi)
What CNAs earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $37,500
- $18.03 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,620–$47,500
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 88,680
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.6%
- 196,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing assistant (CNA) schools are in Texas?
We list 22 schools in Texas with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 15 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, Pharr, Alvin, Amarillo, and Clarendon.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in Texas?
Yes. 15 public colleges in Texas offer nursing assistant (CNA). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does nursing assistant (CNA) school cost in Texas?
Among the 22 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,751 to $32,550. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do CNAs make in Texas?
The median pay for CNAs in Texas is $37,500 a year, and most earn between $30,620 and $47,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in Texas?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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