Top ADN Programs in Ohio
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
52 schools in Ohio reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile; 4 programs have a verified profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (52)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Akron | Akron, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN | ACEN |
| 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 | — |
| Kent State University at Geauga | Burton, OH | Public | ADN | — |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | New Philadelphia, OH | Public | ADN | — |
| Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Marion Technical College | Marion, OH | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Mercy College of Ohio | Toledo, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE, ACEN |
| North Central State College | Mansfield, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Northwest State Community College | Archbold, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Ohio Institute of Allied Health | Huber Heights, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN | — |
| Ohio Medical Career College | Dayton, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | Public | ADN, BSN | — |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | Public | ADN, LPN-RN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP | CCNE, ACEN, COA |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton, OH | Public | ADN, BSN | — |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville, OH | Public | ADN, BSN | — |