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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 4 of 7

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

Schools (132)

Kent State University at Geauga

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBurton, OH

Kent State University at Geauga is a public community / two-year college in Burton, OH. It reported 54 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Kent State University at Kent campus

Kent State University at Kent

PublicUniversityKent, OH

Kent State's College of Nursing offers in-person BSN programs (traditional, accelerated second degree, LPN and allied health bridge) on the Kent campus and regional campuses, an online RN to BSN, and MSN, DNP and PhD programs delivered mostly or fully online.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: ADN

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Kent State University at Tuscarawas

PublicUniversityNew Philadelphia, OH

Kent State University at Tuscarawas is a public university in New Philadelphia, OH. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Kettering College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionKettering, OH

Kettering College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Kettering, OH. It reported 93 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Knox County Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionMount Vernon, OH

Knox County Career Center is a public specialized institution in Mount Vernon, OH. It reported 29 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma

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Lakeland Community College campus

Lakeland Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKirtland, OH

Lakeland Community College is a public community / two-year college in Kirtland, OH. It reported 101 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Lorain County Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeElyria, OH

Lorain County Community College is a public community / two-year college in Elyria, OH. It reported 135 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Lourdes University campus

Lourdes University

Private nonprofitUniversitySylvania, OH

Lourdes University is a private nonprofit university in Sylvania, OH. It reported 60 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, Grad Cert-CRNA, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Malone University campus

Malone University

Private nonprofitUniversityCanton, OH

Malone University is a private nonprofit university in Canton, OH. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Marion Technical College campus

Marion Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMarion, OH

Marion Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Marion, OH. It reported 61 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Mercy College of Ohio campus

Mercy College of Ohio

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionToledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Toledo, OH. It reported 263 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN

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Miami University-Hamilton

PublicUniversityHamilton, OH

Miami University-Hamilton is a public university in Hamilton, OH. It reported 73 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Miami University-Middletown

PublicUniversityMiddletown, OH

Miami University-Middletown is a public university in Middletown, OH. It reported 22 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Miami University-Oxford campus

Miami University-Oxford

PublicUniversityOxford, OH

Miami University-Oxford is a public university in Oxford, OH. It reported 32 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Miami Valley Career Technology Center

PublicSpecialized institutionEnglewood, OH

Miami Valley Career Technology Center is a public specialized institution in Englewood, OH. It reported 53 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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Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education

PublicSpecialized institutionZanesville, OH

Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education is a public specialized institution in Zanesville, OH. It reported 26 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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Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionColumbus, OH

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Columbus, OH. It reported 326 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-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

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

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Mount St. Joseph University campus

Mount St. Joseph University

Private nonprofitUniversityCincinnati, OH

Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit university in Cincinnati, OH. It reported 55 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University campus

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Private nonprofitUniversityMount Vernon, OH

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private nonprofit university in Mount Vernon, OH. It reported 26 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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Muskingum University campus

Muskingum University

Private nonprofitUniversityNew Concord, OH

Muskingum University is a private nonprofit university in New Concord, OH. It reported 32 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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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.