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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Professional Skills Institute | Maumee, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Ross College-Canton | Canton, OH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| 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) |
| Terra State Community College | Fremont, OH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | Blue Ash, OH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande, OH | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Washington State College of Ohio | Marietta, OH | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD-CRNA | CCNE, ACEN |