CNA classes in McKinney, TX

13 nurse aide training programs in McKinney are on the official Texas approved list.

  • Official Texas approved list
  • Checked November 2, 2026
  • No paid rankings
Approved programs in McKinney13
ZIP codes with a program2

What kinds of programs

Grouped by the wording of each program's name on the state list, not by an official category.

High school7
College or university5
Other1

Where they are

2 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in McKinney.

75071 (12)75069

Approved CNA programs in McKinney

Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.

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 McKinney

35 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).

ProgramCityDistance
Collin College Allen High School Nurse Aide Training Program Allenabout 9 mi
Collin College Blue Ridge HS Nurse Aide Training Program Allenabout 9 mi
Collin College Celina Campus Natp Allenabout 9 mi
Collin College Lovejoy High School Nurse Aide Training Program Allenabout 9 mi
Collin College Plano Campus Nurse Aide Training Program Allenabout 9 mi
Flora Academy Nurse Aid Training Planoabout 12 mi
Collin College Farmersville Campus Nurse Aide Training Program Farmersvilleabout 17 mi
Remington Transitional Care Center Richardsonabout 17 mi
Aaa Career Institute Planoabout 18 mi
Elevation Career Institute Planoabout 18 mi
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Garland Garlandabout 19 mi
All Is Well Health Care Academy Little Elmabout 19 mi
Doc High LLC CNA Program Richardsonabout 19 mi
Faith Forward Nurse Aide Training Academy - North Dallas Richardsonabout 19 mi
Bethesda Career Institute Richardsonabout 21 mi
Diamond Career Institute Richardsonabout 21 mi
Dms Care Training Center Carrolltonabout 22 mi
Bah Career Training Garlandabout 23 mi
Vanthcs NA Training Program Garlandabout 23 mi
Career Discover Academy Addisonabout 23 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of McKinney's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.

CNA pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area

In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area was $18.53 an hour ($38,530 a year), across about 23,420 jobs. That is $0.50 an hour above 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 McKinney: common questions

How many state-approved CNA programs are in McKinney?

13 programs in McKinney are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 35 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is high school programs (7).

Are there free CNA classes in McKinney?

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 McKinney programs have facility names, but 4 within 25 miles do. 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 McKinney?

Nursing assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area had a median pay of $18.53 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.