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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto County Career Technical Center | Lucasville, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma | — |
| Shawnee State University | Portsmouth, OH | Public | ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Southern State Community College | Hillsboro, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Stark State College | North Canton, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Stautzenberger College-Brecksville | Brecksville, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee | Maumee, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Terra State Community College | Fremont, OH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Cincinnati, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| The University of Findlay | Findlay, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Tri-Rivers Career Center | Marion, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma | — |
| Trinity Health System School of Nursing | Steubenville, OH | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP, PhD | — |
| University of Akron Wayne College | Orrville, OH | Public | BSN | — |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | Blue Ash, OH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH | Public | BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-WHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD | CCNE, COA |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| University of Mount Union | Alliance, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP | 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.