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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (132)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETI Technical College of Niles | Niles, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Felbry College | Columbus, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing | Sandusky, OH | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| Fortis College-Centerville | Centerville, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Fortis College-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Fortis College-Columbus | Westerville, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Steubenville, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Franklin University | Columbus, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, PhD | CCNE |
| Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science | Cincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Hannah E Mullins School of Practical Nursing | Salem, OH | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Heidelberg University | Tiffin, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Herzing University-Akron | Akron, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN | ACEN |
| Hiram College | Hiram, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Hocking College | Nelsonville, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Hondros College of Nursing | Columbus, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| James A. Rhodes State College | Lima, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | Ashtabula, OH | Public | ADN | — |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | East Liverpool, OH | Public | ADN | — |
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.