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
Verified program profiles (26)
See all 26 programs →Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Generic Track | Cuyahoga Community College District | ADN | On-campus | Not published |
| Nursing LPN to ADN Access Track | Cuyahoga Community College District | ADN, LPN / LVN-to-RN | On-campus | Not published |
| Nursing RN to BSN Track | Cuyahoga Community College District | BSN, RN-to-BSN | Online coursework | Not published |
| Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) | Kent State University at Kent | BSN, Accelerated BSN (ABSN) | On-campus | Not published |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Traditional Entry | Kent State University at Kent | BSN | On-campus | Not published |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Kent State University at Kent | DNP, MSN-to-DNP, BSN-to-DNP, Leadership | Online coursework | Not published |
Schools (132)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Medical Institute | Columbus, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Adult and Community Education-Hudson | Columbus, OH | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| American Institute of Alternative Medicine | Columbus, OH | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| Apollo Career Center | Lima, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, Grad Cert, DNP | CCNE |
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus | Jefferson, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma | — |
| ATA College-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Athena Career Academy | Toledo, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma | — |
| Auburn Career Center | Concord Twp, OH | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Canton, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN (candidate) |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Belmont College | St Clairsville, OH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Bluffton University | Bluffton, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | Bowling Green, OH | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses | Bethel, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | Parma, OH | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Buckeye Hills Career Center | Rio Grande, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools | Monroe, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education | Canton, OH | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Capital University | Columbus, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership | 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.