CNA classes in Killeen, TX
3 nurse aide training programs in Killeen are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Killeen
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Nurse Aide Training and Outreach Services INC.
Nurturing Nurse Healthcare Training
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 Killeen
5 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fatashhealthcare | Copperas Cove | about 19 mi |
| Cornerstone Gardens NATCEP | Temple | about 19 mi |
| Temple College | Temple | about 22 mi |
| Temple High School | Temple | about 22 mi |
| Bartlett Will-O-Bell | Bartlett | about 25 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Killeen'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.
All 3 programs in Killeen are career or technical school programs, going by their names.
Where they are
3 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Killeen.
CNA pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area was $17.36 an hour ($36,120 a year), across about 1,480 jobs. That is $0.67 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 Killeen: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Killeen?
3 programs in Killeen are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 5 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Killeen?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. None of the Killeen programs have facility names, but 1 within 25 miles does. 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 Killeen?
Nursing assistants in the Killeen-Temple, TX area had a median pay of $17.36 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.