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Top Nursing Schools in Ohio

This page lists 132 schools in Ohio that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 57 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 52 associate degree (ADN), 58 bachelor's (BSN), 24 master's and 14 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 73 public, 38 private nonprofit and 21 private for-profit. 68 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Columbus (11), Cincinnati (9), Canton (4) and Cleveland (4).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

132 schools · 26 verified program profiles · page 2 of 7

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (132)

Case Western Reserve University campus

Case Western Reserve University

Private nonprofitUniversityCleveland, OH

Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit university in Cleveland, OH. It reported 194 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-WHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-WHNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Cedarville University campus

Cedarville University

Private nonprofitUniversityCedarville, OH

Cedarville University is a private nonprofit university in Cedarville, OH. It reported 137 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's-Leadership, Post-Master's-Public Health

CCNE: MSN, BSN, DNP

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Central Ohio Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNewark, OH

Central Ohio Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Newark, OH. It reported 156 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, BSN (candidate)

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Central School of Practical Nursing

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionIndependence, OH

Central School of Practical Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Independence, OH. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Chamberlain University-Ohio

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionColumbus, OH

Chamberlain University-Ohio is a private for-profit specialized institution in Columbus, OH. It reported 183 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Choffin Career and Technical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionYoungstown, OH

Choffin Career and Technical Center is a public specialized institution in Youngstown, OH. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCincinnati, OH

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public community / two-year college in Cincinnati, OH. It reported 145 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Clark State College campus

Clark State College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSpringfield, OH

Clark State College is a public community / two-year college in Springfield, OH. It reported 138 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Cleveland State University campus

Cleveland State University

PublicUniversityCleveland, OH

Cleveland State University is a public university in Cleveland, OH. It reported 196 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Collins Career Technical Center campus

Collins Career Technical Center

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeChesapeake, OH

Collins Career Technical Center is a public community / two-year college in Chesapeake, OH. It reported 223 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma

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Columbiana County Career and Technical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionLisbon, OH

Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is a public specialized institution in Lisbon, OH. It reported 85 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma

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Columbus State Community College campus

Columbus State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeColumbus, OH

Columbus State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Columbus, OH. It reported 194 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, BSN (candidate)

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Cuyahoga Community College District campus

Cuyahoga Community College District

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCleveland, OH

Tri-C's nursing program is a career ladder from nurse aide to practical nurse certificate to an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, with LPN-to-ADN and online RN-to-BSN tracks. Courses are offered at four campuses in Northeast Ohio.

3 verified program profiles

LPN/LVN, ADN, LPN-RN, RN-BSN

ACEN

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Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionBrecksville, OH

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a public specialized institution in Brecksville, OH. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Defiance College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeDefiance, OH

Defiance College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Defiance, OH. It reported 4 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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East Ohio College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionEast Liverpool, OH

East Ohio College is a private for-profit specialized institution in East Liverpool, OH. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Eastern Gateway Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSteubenville, OH

Eastern Gateway Community College is a public community / two-year college in Steubenville, OH. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools

PublicSpecialized institutionGroveport, OH

Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools is a public specialized institution in Groveport, OH. It reported 7 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Edison State Community College campus

Edison State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePiqua, OH

Edison State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Piqua, OH. It reported 67 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN, BSN (candidate)

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EHOVE Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionMilan, OH

EHOVE Career Center is a public specialized institution in Milan, OH. It reported 41 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, RN Diploma

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Before you apply in Ohio

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Ohio. See online coursework and clinical requirements.