Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehab
Address
1001 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone
CNA classes in Brownsville, TX
3 nurse aide training programs in Brownsville are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Brownsville3
ZIP codes with a program2
Approved CNA programs in Brownsville
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville
Address
935 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone
Texas Southmost College-C.N.A. Training
Address
301 Mexico Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone
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 Brownsville
8 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stisd Medical Professions | Olmito | about 7 mi |
| J and R Training Center | San Benito | about 15 mi |
| South Texas Training Center - San Benito | San Benito | about 15 mi |
| Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Harlingen | about 24 mi |
| Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Harlingen | about 24 mi |
| Texas State Technical College - Harlingen | Harlingen | about 24 mi |
| Texas State Technical College- Harlingen | Harlingen | about 24 mi |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen | Harlingen | about 24 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Brownsville's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
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 Brownsville.
78520 (2)78521
CNA pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area was $15.44 an hour ($32,110 a year), across about 1,070 jobs. That is $2.59 an hour below 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 Brownsville: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Brownsville?
3 programs in Brownsville 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 college or university programs (1).
Are there free CNA classes in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville?
Nursing assistants in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area had a median pay of $15.44 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.