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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Geauga | Burton, OH | Public | ADN | — |
| Kent State University at Kent | Kent, OH | Public | 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, ACEN |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | New Philadelphia, OH | Public | ADN | — |
| Kettering College | Kettering, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | ACEN |
| Knox County Career Center | Mount Vernon, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma | — |
| Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Lourdes University | Sylvania, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, Grad Cert-CRNA, DNP | CCNE |
| Malone University | Canton, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Marion Technical College | Marion, OH | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Mercy College of Ohio | Toledo, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE, ACEN |
| Miami University-Hamilton | Hamilton, OH | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Miami University-Middletown | Middletown, OH | Public | BSN | — |
| Miami University-Oxford | Oxford, OH | Public | BSN | — |
| Miami Valley Career Technology Center | Englewood, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education | Zanesville, OH | Public | CNA, RN Diploma | — |
| Mount Carmel College of Nursing | Columbus, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Mount St. Joseph University | Cincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP | CCNE |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
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.