CNA classes in Pasadena, TX
4 nurse aide training programs in Pasadena are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Pasadena
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
San Jacinto College Central
San Jacinto College North
San Jacinto College South
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 Pasadena
53 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Nursing Career Institute INC | Houston | about 6 mi |
| Allied Health Career Training Center LLC | Houston | about 6 mi |
| Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation | Houston | about 6 mi |
| Azni Health Institute | Houston | about 8 mi |
| Clear View High School | Webster | about 8 mi |
| Focused Care at Webster | Webster | about 8 mi |
| Active Nursing Assistant Training of Clear Lake | Seabrook | about 9 mi |
| Houston Community College- Southeast | Houston | about 9 mi |
| Positive Steps | Houston | about 9 mi |
| Premier Center Cascades | Houston | about 9 mi |
| Edwin's Healthcare Institute | Stafford | about 10 mi |
| Lee College | Baytown | about 11 mi |
| Compassrn CNA | Houston | about 12 mi |
| Houston Community College-Central College South Ca | Houston | about 13 mi |
| Jc Victory Career Institute | Pearland | about 14 mi |
| Purple Rose Academy of Caregiving (North Houston Campus) | The Woodlands | about 14 mi |
| HCC Coleman Midtown | Houston | about 14 mi |
| Fpacp Allenbrook NA Program | Baytown | about 16 mi |
| Gcc ISD Certified Nurse Aide Program | Baytown | about 16 mi |
| Valiant Training Institute | Baytown | about 16 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Pasadena'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 Pasadena.
CNA pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area was $18.26 an hour ($37,970 a year), across about 19,230 jobs. That is $0.23 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 Pasadena: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Pasadena?
4 programs in Pasadena are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 53 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is college or university programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
Nursing assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area had a median pay of $18.26 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.