CNA classes in Edinburg, TX
5 nurse aide training programs in Edinburg are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Edinburg
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance-Certified Nursing Assistant
Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Windsor Arbor View
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 Edinburg
19 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Institute of Professionals INC. | McAllen | about 3 mi |
| Dr. Bose Community Center Nurse Assistant Program | Alton | about 6 mi |
| New Start School | McAllen | about 7 mi |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen | McAllen | about 7 mi |
| Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr | about 10 mi |
| South Texas Training Center | Pharr | about 10 mi |
| Southern Careers Institute - Pharr | Pharr | about 10 mi |
| South Texas College Cat Campus | McAllen | about 11 mi |
| High Point Career Institute, LLC | Mission | about 12 mi |
| Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care | Mission | about 12 mi |
| The Heights of Alamo | Alamo | about 13 mi |
| La Villa ISD Dual Credit - Tsc | La Villa | about 19 mi |
| South Texas College Mid Valley Campus- Weslaco | Weslaco | about 20 mi |
| Texas Southmost College CNA- Knapp Medical Center | Weslaco | about 20 mi |
| Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies | Weslaco | about 20 mi |
| Weslaco ISD - CNA Program | Weslaco | about 20 mi |
| Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Weslaco | about 20 mi |
| Mid Valley Nursing and Rehab's CNA School | Mercedes | about 21 mi |
| South Texas High School for Hlth Professionals | Mercedes | about 21 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Edinburg'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 Edinburg.
CNA pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area was $16.34 an hour ($33,990 a year), across about 2,140 jobs. That is $1.69 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 Edinburg: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Edinburg?
5 programs in Edinburg are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 19 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is nursing or care facility programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Edinburg?
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 Edinburg 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 Edinburg?
Nursing assistants in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area had a median pay of $16.34 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.