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CNA program at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX · Private nonprofit less-than-2-year · (956) 973-1945 · School website
On Texas's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025) On the HHSC Approved NATCEP Providers (as of 2026-10-06) School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $13,050
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $1,322
- Listed cost
- $14,372
- LengthIPEDS
- 750 clock hours, 8 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 12
- Typical pay for nursing assistantsBLS OEWS May 2025, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
- $33,990
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Approved list: HHSC Approved NATCEP Providers, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, read October 8, 2026.
On the WIOA list (Texas)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Care TechnicianNational Certificate for Patient Care Technician · In person · CIP 51.3902 | $15,953 | Competency-based or withheld | 78.1% | 71.4% | $3,295 | 32 |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, address and CIP code.
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