CNA classes in Harlingen, TX
5 nurse aide training programs in Harlingen are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Harlingen
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Texas State Technical College- Harlingen
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen
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 Harlingen
14 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J and R Training Center | San Benito | about 10 mi |
| South Texas Training Center - San Benito | San Benito | about 10 mi |
| La Villa ISD Dual Credit - Tsc | La Villa | about 14 mi |
| Mid Valley Nursing and Rehab's CNA School | Mercedes | about 16 mi |
| South Texas High School for Hlth Professionals | Mercedes | about 16 mi |
| Stisd Medical Professions | Olmito | about 17 mi |
| Raymondville ISD - C N A Program | Raymondville | about 18 mi |
| Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville | Brownsville | about 22 mi |
| Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehab | Brownsville | about 22 mi |
| South Texas College Mid Valley Campus- Weslaco | Weslaco | about 24 mi |
| Texas Southmost College CNA- Knapp Medical Center | Weslaco | about 24 mi |
| Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies | Weslaco | about 24 mi |
| Weslaco ISD - CNA Program | Weslaco | about 24 mi |
| Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Weslaco | about 24 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Harlingen'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 Harlingen.
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 Harlingen: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Harlingen?
5 programs in Harlingen are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 14 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is nursing or care facility programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Harlingen?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. 3 of the Harlingen 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 Harlingen?
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.