CNA classes in Carthage, TX
9 nurse aide training programs in Carthage are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Carthage
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Panola College Center H. S.
Panola College Jefferson High School
Panola College Scc
Panola College Tenaha High School
Panola College Ths
Panola College-Mcc
Panola College/Harleton H. S.
Panola County Nursing 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 Carthage
1 more approved program in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Panola College Elysian Fields High School | Waskom | about 25 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Carthage'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
1 ZIP code has at least one approved program in Carthage.
CNA pay in Texas
Federal wage data doesn't publish a separate figure for Carthage'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 Carthage: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Carthage?
9 programs in Carthage are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 1 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is college or university programs (6).
Are there free CNA classes in Carthage?
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 Carthage 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 Carthage?
BLS doesn't publish a figure for Carthage'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.