21 accredited Texas schools graduated 1,140 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Texas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This public four-year institution in Dallas County graduated 162 CNA students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,370 ($6,000 out of state).
124 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school, the 3rd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $804 for a program of about 1 months.
This private for-profit two-year college in Tarrant County graduated 101 CNA students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $995 for a program of about 1 months.
Public two-year college in Fort Worth that reported 12 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,728 ($8,235 out of state).
This private for-profit two-year college in Hidalgo County graduated 87 CNA students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $800 for a program of about 1 months.
Public four-year institution in McAllen that reported 43 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,800 ($7,500 out of state).
This private for-profit career school in Hidalgo County graduated 33 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $11,200.
This price is for a longer program than a typical CNA course; it is classified under the same federal program code. Ask about stand-alone CNA training.
12 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $14,372 for a program of about 8 months.
75 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,224 ($3,720 out of state).
This private for-profit two-year college in Harris County graduated 56 CNA students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $2,011 for a program of about 1 months.
Public four-year institution in Galveston that reported 2 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,500 ($4,680 out of state).
194 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit career school, the most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $5,600 for a program of about 1 months.
17 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public four-year institution. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,270 ($14,280 out of state).
Public two-year college in Uvalde that reported 99 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,560 ($5,208 out of state).
This public four-year institution in Henderson County graduated 65 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,170 ($4,500 out of state).
This public two-year college in Titus County graduated 21 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,224 ($5,434 out of state).
Public two-year college in Beeville that reported 20 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,220 ($4,530 out of state).
Public two-year college in Port Arthur that reported 14 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,200 ($7,500 out of state).
1 CNA credential awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,128 ($2,664 out of state).
1 CNA credential awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,460 ($5,770 out of state).
1 CNA credential awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,830 ($4,830 out of state).
Rules differ by state. Confirm current Texas requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.
We list 21 accredited Texas schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 14 of them public. Together they awarded 1,140 CNA credentials that year.
6 Texas schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $800 to $14,372, with a median of $1,503. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median certified nursing assistant in Texas earns $37,500 a year ($18.03 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $47,500 or more.
Institute of Allied Healthcare in San Antonio reported the most CNA graduates in Texas: 194 in 2023–24.
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.
A state competency evaluation with a written (or oral) test and a hands-on skills test, run by a state-contracted testing vendor.