CNA classes in Rio Grande City, TX
4 nurse aide training programs in Rio Grande City are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Rio Grande City
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1
South Texas College Rio Grande City
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
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 Rio Grande City
There are no other approved programs within 25 miles on the state's list.
Straight-line distance from the middle of Rio Grande City'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 Rio Grande City.
CNA pay in Texas
Federal wage data doesn't publish a separate figure for Rio Grande City's area that we track. Statewide, the median pay for nursing assistants in Texas was $18.03 an hour in May 2025.
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 Rio Grande City: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Rio Grande City?
4 programs in Rio Grande City are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026. By name, the largest group here is high school programs (1).
Are there free CNA classes in Rio Grande City?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. 1 of the Rio Grande City programs has a name that suggest a nursing or care facility runs it. 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 Rio Grande City?
BLS doesn't publish a figure for Rio Grande City's area that we track. The Texas median was $18.03 an hour in May 2025.
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.