CNA classes in Big Spring, TX
18 nurse aide training programs in Big Spring 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
2 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Big Spring.
Big Spring programs at a glance
| Program | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Howard College - Eden ISD | 79720 | (432) 213-4195 |
| Howard College - Garden City High Campus | 79720 | (432) 264-5000 |
| Howard College - Grape Creek ISD | 79720 | (432) 213-4195 |
| Howard College - Lamesa Campus | 79720 | (432) 264-5000 |
| Howard College - Lamesa High School | 79720 | (432) 264-5067 |
| Howard College - Sands Cisd | 79720 | (432) 353-4888 |
| Howard College - Stanton High School | 79720 | (432) 264-5000 |
| Howard College - Westbrook High School Campus | 79720 | (432) 264-5067 |
| Howard College Cohoma High School Campus | 79720 | (432) 264-5000 |
| Howard College Colorado City High School | 79720 | (432) 264-5067 |
| Howard College-Big Spring High School Campus | 79720 | (432) 264-5000 |
| Howard College-Forsan Campus | 79720 | (432) 264-5000 |
| Howard College-Grady | 79720 | (432) 264-5000 |
| Howard College-Loraine ISD | 79720 | (432) 264-5067 |
| Howard College-Sterling City High School | 79511 | (432) 264-5060 |
| Howard College-Wall ISD | 79720 | (432) 264-5123 |
| Howard Jr. College | 79720 | (432) 264-5067 |
| Parkview Skilled Care and Rehabilitation | 79720 | (432) 263-4041 |
Approved CNA programs in Big Spring
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Howard College - Garden City High Campus
Howard College - Grape Creek ISD
Howard College - Lamesa Campus
Howard College - Lamesa High School
Howard College - Sands Cisd
Howard College - Stanton High School
Howard College - Westbrook High School Campus
Howard College Cohoma High School Campus
Howard College Colorado City High School
Howard College-Big Spring High School Campus
Howard College-Forsan Campus
Howard College-Grady
Howard College-Loraine ISD
Howard College-Sterling City High School
Howard College-Wall ISD
Howard Jr. College
Parkview Skilled Care and Rehabilitation
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 Big Spring
There are no other approved programs within 25 miles on the state's list.
Straight-line distance from the middle of Big Spring's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
CNA pay in Texas
Federal wage data doesn't publish a separate figure for Big Spring's area that we track. Statewide, the median pay for nursing assistants in Texas was $18.03 an hour in May 2025.
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 Big Spring: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Big Spring?
18 programs in Big Spring are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026. By name, the largest group here is high school programs (12).
Are there free CNA classes in Big Spring?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. 1 of the Big Spring programs has a name that suggest a nursing or care facility runs it. 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 Big Spring?
BLS doesn't publish a figure for Big Spring's area that we track. The Texas median was $18.03 an hour in May 2025.
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.