Rio Grande Valley College
Address
5419 N. Cage Boulevard, Pharr, TX 78577
Phone
CNA classes in Pharr, TX
3 nurse aide training programs in Pharr are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Pharr3
ZIP codes with a program1
Approved CNA programs in Pharr
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
South Texas Training Center
Address
213 E. Ferguson, Pharr, TX 78577
Phone
Southern Careers Institute - Pharr
Address
1500 N Jackson Rd, Pharr, TX 78577
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 Pharr
21 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first (showing the closest 20).
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Texas College Cat Campus | McAllen | about 3 mi |
| New Start School | McAllen | about 5 mi |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen | McAllen | about 5 mi |
| The Heights of Alamo | Alamo | about 5 mi |
| Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Edinburg | about 8 mi |
| Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance-Certified Nursing Assistant | Edinburg | about 8 mi |
| Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Edinburg | about 8 mi |
| Windsor Arbor View | Edinburg | about 8 mi |
| Texas Institute of Professionals INC. | McAllen | about 9 mi |
| High Point Career Institute, LLC | Mission | about 10 mi |
| Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care | Mission | about 10 mi |
| Dr. Bose Community Center Nurse Assistant Program | Alton | about 11 mi |
| South Texas College Mid Valley Campus- Weslaco | Weslaco | about 13 mi |
| Texas Southmost College CNA- Knapp Medical Center | Weslaco | about 13 mi |
| Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies | Weslaco | about 13 mi |
| Weslaco ISD - CNA Program | Weslaco | about 13 mi |
| Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Weslaco | about 13 mi |
| Mid Valley Nursing and Rehab's CNA School | Mercedes | about 18 mi |
| South Texas High School for Hlth Professionals | Mercedes | about 18 mi |
| La Villa ISD Dual Credit - Tsc | La Villa | about 21 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Pharr'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 Pharr.
78577 (3)
CNA pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area was $16.34 an hour ($33,990 a year), across about 2,140 jobs. That is $1.69 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 Pharr: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Pharr?
3 programs in Pharr are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 21 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Pharr?
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 Pharr programs have facility names, but 5 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 Pharr?
Nursing assistants in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area had a median pay of $16.34 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.