McCamey High School
Address
201 W. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
CNA classes in Odessa, TX
9 nurse aide training programs in Odessa are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Odessa9
ZIP codes with a program2
Approved CNA programs in Odessa
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
New Tech High
Address
201 W. University, Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
Odessa College - Iraan
Address
201 University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
Odessa College - Kermit
Address
201 W. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
Odessa College - Pecos Branch
Address
201 W. University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
Odessa College-Cont. Ed.
Address
201 W University, Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
Odessa College/Andrews Center
Address
201 W. University, Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
Odessa College/Monahans High School
Address
201 W. University, Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
Xcellerated Nurse Aide Training
Address
4000 San Antonio Street Apt 152, Odessa, TX 79765
Phone
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 Odessa
2 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midland College - Greenwood | Midland | about 23 mi |
| Midland College- ATC | Midland | about 23 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Odessa'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 Odessa.
79764 (8)79765
CNA pay in the Odessa, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Odessa, TX metro area was $17.43 an hour ($36,250 a year), across about 410 jobs. That is $0.60 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 Odessa: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Odessa?
9 programs in Odessa are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 2 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is college or university programs (5).
Are there free CNA classes in Odessa?
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 Odessa programs have facility names. 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 Odessa?
Nursing assistants in the Odessa, TX area had a median pay of $17.43 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.