CNA classes in San Antonio, TX
26 nurse aide training programs in San Antonio are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
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
19 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in San Antonio.
San Antonio programs at a glance
Approved CNA programs in San Antonio
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Blueskies of Texas
Central Texas Career Institute
Choezen Careers and Healthcare Training
CNA United
Commencement Career Center
East Central High School
Eastside Education & Training Center
Goodwill Academy & Career Services
Grace Academy Nurse Aide Training Program
Neisd - Career and Technical Education Center
North East ISD, Adult & Community Education CNA Program1
Pinnacle Career Center
Remington Transitional Care of San Antonio
San Antonio Career Center-Nurse Aide/CNA
San Antonio College
Savant Achievement Center, INC
Southern Careers Institute
Southern Careers North
St. Philip's College
The Army Residence Community
The Institute of Allied Healthcare
Touchstone Communities NATCEP
Transcend Hospice
Windsor Mission Oaks
Yates Health Career Institute LLC
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 San Antonio
4 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Excellence Nurse Aide Training | Windcrest | about 9 mi |
| Jonsan Education Center LLC | Schertz | about 15 mi |
| Goodwill Academy & Career Services-Lytle | Lytle | about 24 mi |
| Medina Valley Health and Rehab Center | Castroville | about 25 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of San Antonio's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
CNA pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area was $17.69 an hour ($36,800 a year), across about 7,080 jobs. That is $0.34 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 San Antonio: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in San Antonio?
26 programs in San Antonio are on the official Texas list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 4 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (14).
Are there free CNA classes in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Nursing assistants in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area had a median pay of $17.69 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.