Nursing Schools in Ohio

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From major medical universities to local community colleges to hospital diploma programs, Ohio offers a diverse selection of nursing schools and programs for students to choose from. At Ohio technical schools, community colleges and hospital-based nursing programs, aspiring students can earn an associates or practical nursing degree in preparation for entry-level career opportunities in nursing. Bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in nursing can are offered at Ohio’s 4-year colleges and universities.

Due to an ongoing shortage of qualified nurses, the demand for nurses in Ohio is strong. In addition, Ohio has a thriving healthcare economy with a large number of health facilities employing thousands of nurses statewide. Major employers include level I trauma hospitals in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Youngstown and Toledo, as well as level II and III trauma hospitals in Xenia, Canton and several other cities throughout the state. Together these hospitals and many more are constantly adding new nurses to their staff. Other facilities including outpatient surgical centers, nursing homes, urgent care centers, community health clinics and retirement centers ensure that there is always strong demand for nursing professionals.

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A recent survey performed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that there are slightly more than 120,000 nurses working in Ohio earning an average salary of $60,590. For nurse practitioners and nurse specialists such as nurse anesthetists who earn advanced degrees, annual salaries of $80,000 to $150,000 are not uncommon.

Not only is Ohio a great place to work, it’s also a great place to earn a nursing degree. With over 100 nursing schools, Ohio offers one of the largest selections of approved nursing programs of any state in the nation. In addition, Ohio offers students the Nurse Loan Repayment Program, administered by the Ohio Board of Regents, which makes financing a nursing degree affordable and realistic if you’re willing to work as a nurse or nurse educator in Ohio upon completion of your program. To be eligible for the Nurse Loan Repayment Program, candidates must be enrolled at least half-time in an approved Ohio nursing school. For full reimbursement of tuition and other education expenses, nurses must commit to working in Ohio upon completion of their degree for at least five years.


Ohio Ohio Nursing Profile

Salaries

$41kLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$62kRegistered Nurse (RN)*
$93kNurse Practitioner

Schools

135Colleges and Universities
135Offer Undergraduate Degrees
22Offer Graduate Degrees

Sources: Salary info from Bureau of Labor Statistics, School info from National Center for Education Statistics. *Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Excludes nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners.

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Ohio State Board of Nursing

As a nursing student and practicing RN or LPN, the one resource you’ll need over and over again is the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Ohio Board of Nursing provides the following:

  • State nursing licensure information,
    requirements and applications
  • Approved LPN and RN training
    programs
  • Continuing education information and
    resources
  • State guidelines for nursing
    certification, general nursing
    practice and scope of practice for
    various nurse specialties

To help you get started in nursing below you’ll find a comprehensive directory of associate, bachelor’s, master’s, BS to BSN, RN to BSN/MSN, nurse practitioner and DNP degree programs provided by accredited Ohio nursing schools and colleges.

Top Ranked Ohio Nursing Schools:

  1. Ohio State University, Columbus

    Columbus, OH
    #1


    • In-State Tuition: $10,037
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 95.70%
    • Acceptance Rate: 64%
    • Students: 56,387

  2. Youngstown State University

    Youngstown, OH
    #2


    • In-State Tuition: $7,712
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 93.90%
    • Acceptance Rate: 87%
    • Students: 13,799

  3. Ohio Northern University

    Ada, OH
    #3


    • In-State Tuition: $36,720
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 94.70%
    • Acceptance Rate: 81%
    • Students: 3,557

  4. Baldwin Wallace University

    Berea, OH
    #4


    • In-State Tuition: $27,840
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 94.70%
    • Acceptance Rate: 70%
    • Students: 4,173

  5. Kent State University

    Kent, OH
    #5


    • In-State Tuition: $9,816
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 86.60%
    • Acceptance Rate: 83%
    • Students: 28,172

  6. University of Toledo

    Toledo, OH
    #6


    • In-State Tuition: $9,054
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 85.80%
    • Acceptance Rate: 95%
    • Students: 21,453

  7. University of Akron

    Akron, OH
    #7


    • In-State Tuition: $10,055
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 84.20%
    • Acceptance Rate: 97%
    • Students: 26,580

  8. Malone University

    Canton, OH
    #8


    • In-State Tuition: $25,678
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 93.70%
    • Acceptance Rate: 70%
    • Students: 2,373

  9. Notre Dame College of Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
    #9


    • In-State Tuition: $26,344
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 92.60%
    • Acceptance Rate: 88%
    • Students: 2,129

  10. Shawnee State University

    Portsmouth, OH
    #10


    • In-State Tuition: $7,177
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 82.10%
    • Acceptance Rate: 82%
    • Students: 4,652

  11. Ohio University

    Athens, OH
    #11


    • In-State Tuition: $10,380
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 81.30%
    • Acceptance Rate: 78%
    • Students: 27,402

  12. Wright State University

    Dayton, OH
    #12


    • In-State Tuition: $8,542
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 83.70%
    • Acceptance Rate: 69%
    • Students: 16,780

  13. Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, OH
    #13


    • In-State Tuition: $23,160
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 88.60%
    • Acceptance Rate: 76%
    • Students: 2,735

  14. Cleveland State University

    Cleveland, OH
    #14


    • In-State Tuition: $9,289
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 81.40%
    • Acceptance Rate: 63%
    • Students: 17,525

  15. Walsh University

    North Canton, OH
    #15


    • In-State Tuition: $25,840
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 88.60%
    • Acceptance Rate: 78%
    • Students: 2,864

  16. Mount Vernon Nazarene University

    Mount Vernon, OH
    #16


    • In-State Tuition: $23,690
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 89.30%
    • Acceptance Rate: 73%
    • Students: 2,267

  17. University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, OH
    #17


    • In-State Tuition: $10,784
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 77.30%
    • Acceptance Rate: 67%
    • Students: 31,798

  18. Cedarville University

    Cedarville, OH
    #18


    • In-State Tuition: $26,420
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 86.00%
    • Acceptance Rate: 75%
    • Students: 3,380

  19. Ashland University

    Ashland, OH
    #19


    • In-State Tuition: $28,858
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 88.30%
    • Acceptance Rate: 72%
    • Students: 6,000

  20. Miami University, Oxford

    Oxford, OH
    #20


    • In-State Tuition: $13,799
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 32.00%
    • Acceptance Rate: 73%
    • Students: 17,683

  21. Bowling Green State University

    Bowling Green, OH
    #21


    • In-State Tuition: $10,721
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 73.10%
    • Acceptance Rate: 74%
    • Students: 17,286

  22. Xavier University

    Cincinnati, OH
    #22


    • In-State Tuition: $32,070
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 77.70%
    • Acceptance Rate: 68%
    • Students: 6,650

  23. Case Western Reserve University

    Cleveland, OH
    #23


    • In-State Tuition: $41,800
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 80.30%
    • Acceptance Rate: 54%
    • Students: 10,026

  24. Capital University

    Columbus, OH
    #24


    • In-State Tuition: $31,990
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 76.60%
    • Acceptance Rate: 75%
    • Students: 3,584

  25. Otterbein University

    Westerville, OH
    #25


    • In-State Tuition: $31,424
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 65.50%
    • Acceptance Rate: 76%
    • Students: 2,984

  26. Ursuline College

    Pepper Pike, OH
    #26


    • In-State Tuition: $26,760
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 83.70%
    • Acceptance Rate: 58%
    • Students: 1,496

  27. College of Mount St. Joseph

    Cincinnati, OH
    #27


    • In-State Tuition: $25,800
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 76.20%
    • Acceptance Rate: 70%
    • Students: 2,294

  28. Muskingum University

    New Concord, OH
    #28


    • In-State Tuition: $23,806
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 50.00%
    • Acceptance Rate: 77%
    • Students: 2,304

  29. Hiram College

    Hiram, OH
    #29


    • In-State Tuition: $30,290
    • Board Exam Pass Rate: 60.00%
    • Acceptance Rate: 62%
    • Students: 1,324

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Originally posted June 24th, 2014

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