CNA classes in Austin, TX
12 nurse aide training programs in Austin are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
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
8 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Austin.
Austin programs at a glance
| Program | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Austin CNA School | 78752 | (518) 526-9228 |
| Austin Community College - Highland Campus | 78752 | (512) 223-7271 |
| Austin Community College-Riverside | 78752 | (512) 223-7271 |
| Austin Community College-Round Rock/Georgetown | 78752 | (512) 223-7271 |
| Central Texas Nurse Network, INC | 78753 | (512) 836-3442 |
| Eze Learning Center for Healthcare Professionals | 78758 | (512) 719-3007 |
| Frenchwood Family Care CNA Training Program | 78741 | (409) 466-0190 |
| Gracywoods 2 | 78758 | (737) 262-0140 |
| Longhorn Village Nurse Aide Training Program | 78732 | (512) 382-4664 |
| Silverleaf Academy | 78759 | (512) 550-1767 |
| Southpark Meadows Nurse Aide Training Program | 78748 | (512) 292-3071 |
| Windsor Duval CNA School | 78727 | (512) 345-1805 |
Approved CNA programs in Austin
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Austin Community College - Highland Campus
Austin Community College-Riverside
Austin Community College-Round Rock/Georgetown
Central Texas Nurse Network, INC
Eze Learning Center for Healthcare Professionals
Frenchwood Family Care CNA Training Program
Gracywoods 2
Longhorn Village Nurse Aide Training Program
Silverleaf Academy
Southpark Meadows Nurse Aide Training Program
Windsor Duval CNA School
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), List of approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEP). Checked November 2, 2026.
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 Austin
8 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centex Pro Academy | Pflugerville | about 11 mi |
| Pflugerville N&h NATCEP | Pflugerville | about 11 mi |
| Round Rock ISD/Cedar Ridge High School | Round Rock | about 13 mi |
| Round Rock ISD/Stony Point High School | Round Rock | about 13 mi |
| New Hope Manor | Cedar Park | about 13 mi |
| Texas Regional Healthcare Training Center | Cedar Park | about 13 mi |
| Georgetown HS/Future Ready Complex | Georgetown | about 23 mi |
| Care Revive, LLC | Kyle | about 24 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Austin's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
CNA pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area was $18.53 an hour ($38,550 a year), across about 5,600 jobs. That is $0.50 an hour above the Texas median of $18.03.
The median is the middle value: half of nursing assistants earned more and half earned less. Compare pay across Texas 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 Austin: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Austin?
12 programs in Austin are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 8 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (6).
Are there free CNA classes in Austin?
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 Austin programs have facility names, but 1 within 25 miles does. How free training works.
What do I need to become a CNA in Texas?
In Texas, you train in a state-approved program, then pass the state exam. See the full Texas requirements.
How much do CNAs make in Austin?
Nursing assistants in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area had a median pay of $18.53 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. Texas requires 100 hours (60 classroom and 40 clinical). How long CNA training takes.