CNA classes in Corpus Christi, TX
5 nurse aide training programs in Corpus Christi are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Corpus Christi
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Del Mar College
Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi
Windsor Calallen
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Corpus
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 Corpus Christi
1 more approved program in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Robstown | about 20 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Corpus Christi'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
4 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Corpus Christi.
CNA pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area was $16.97 an hour ($35,300 a year), across about 1,550 jobs. That is $1.06 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 Corpus Christi: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Corpus Christi?
5 programs in Corpus Christi 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 nursing or care facility programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Corpus Christi?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. 2 of the Corpus Christi programs have names that suggest a nursing or care facility runs them. 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 Corpus Christi?
Nursing assistants in the Corpus Christi, TX area had a median pay of $16.97 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.