CNA classes in Texarkana, TX
5 nurse aide training programs in Texarkana are on the official Texas approved list.
- Official Texas approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved CNA programs in Texarkana
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Texarkana College
Texarkana College - Dual Credit
The Villa at Texarkana
Uncharted Territory Solutions Preparation Texarkana
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 Texarkana
2 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Boston High School | New Boston | about 17 mi |
| Simms ISD | Simms | about 25 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Texarkana'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
3 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Texarkana.
CNA pay in the Texarkana, TX-AR area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area was $15.81 an hour ($32,880 a year), across about 820 jobs. That is $2.22 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 Texarkana: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Texarkana?
5 programs in Texarkana 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 other programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Texarkana?
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 Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
Nursing assistants in the Texarkana, TX-AR area had a median pay of $15.81 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.