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Explore and compare 107 top-ranked, accredited schools in Ohio. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
U.S. Dept of Education /
IPEDS /
College Scorecard /
Editorial Team
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Parma, Ohio with about 624 students. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Wright State University-Lake Campus is a smaller public institution in Celina, Ohio with about 1,356 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,728.
BSN Program Available
ATA College-Cincinnati is a smaller private for-profit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 266 students. Annual in-state tuition is $14,250.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,870, Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 7,854 students.
ADN Program Available
Chamberlain University-Ohio is a smaller private for-profit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 257 students. The acceptance rate is 88%.
BSN Program Available
Miami University-Middletown is a smaller public institution in Middletown, Ohio with about 1,190 students. Graduates earn a median of $55,076 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
Tiffin University is a private nonprofit school in Tiffin, Ohio offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $34,790.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,748, Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is a smaller public institution in Lisbon, Ohio with about 144 students. The school reports a 77% graduation rate.
LPN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,912, Southern State Community College in Hillsboro, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,463 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Miami University-Hamilton is a public school in Hamilton, Ohio offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,491.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,607, Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,612 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Ross College-Canton is a smaller private for-profit institution in Canton, Ohio with about 785 students. Graduates earn a median of $29,898 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Fortis College-Centerville is a smaller private for-profit institution in Centerville, Ohio with about 547 students. Graduates earn a median of $34,726 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, LPN, RN-BSN
A public institution, University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College serves students in Blue Ash, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $7,200.
ADN Program Available
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls is a smaller private for-profit institution in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with about 583 students. Annual in-state tuition is $14,596.
ADN Program Available
Fortis College-Cincinnati is a smaller private for-profit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 500 students. Annual in-state tuition is $14,763.
ADN Program Available
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus is a smaller public institution in Mansfield, Ohio with about 849 students. The school reports a 15% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
Herzing University-Akron is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Akron, Ohio with about 393 students. The acceptance rate is 95%.
ADN, BSN
Athena Career Academy is a smaller private for-profit institution in Toledo, Ohio with about 516 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.
LPN Program Available
Hondros College of Nursing provides nursing education from its campus in Columbus, Ohio. Graduates earn a median of $58,636 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, LPN
A public institution, Kent State University at Trumbull serves students in Warren, Ohio. Graduates earn a median of $45,388 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
Kent State University at Salem is a smaller public institution in Salem, Ohio with about 1,633 students. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus is a smaller public institution in Jefferson, Ohio with about 103 students. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.
LPN Program Available
EHOVE Career Center is a smaller public institution in Milan, Ohio with about 398 students. Graduates earn a median of $40,117 within ten years.
LPN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | Parma, OH | $19,580 | 20% | 3 | |
| 77 | Wright State University-Lake Campus | Celina, OH | $7,728 | 42.5% | 1 | |
| 78 | ATA College-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $14,250 | 62.5% | 1 | |
| 79 | Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH | $5,870 | 29.4% | 1 | |
| 80 | Chamberlain University-Ohio | Columbus, OH | $19,975 | 35.4% | 1 | |
| 81 | Miami University-Middletown | Middletown, OH | $7,491 | 23.6% | 1 | |
| 82 | Tiffin University | Tiffin, OH | $34,790 | 44.1% | 1 | |
| 83 | Terra State Community College | Fremont, OH | $5,748 | 30.3% | 1 | |
| 84 | Columbiana County Career and Technical Center | Lisbon, OH | 77.5% | 1 | ||
| 85 | Southern State Community College | Hillsboro, OH | $5,912 | 29.2% | 1 | |
| 86 | Miami University-Hamilton | Hamilton, OH | $7,491 | 20.5% | 1 | |
| 87 | Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH | $4,607 | 19.7% | 1 | |
| 88 | Ross College-Canton | Canton, OH | 48.7% | 1 | ||
| 89 | Fortis College-Centerville | Centerville, OH | $14,440 | 45.6% | 4 | |
| 90 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | Blue Ash, OH | $7,200 | 15.9% | 1 | |
| 91 | Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $14,596 | 38.8% | 1 | |
| 92 | Fortis College-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $14,763 | 41.4% | 1 | |
| 93 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | Mansfield, OH | $9,488 | 15.2% | 1 | |
| 94 | Herzing University-Akron | Akron, OH | $13,450 | 32.4% | 2 | |
| 95 | Athena Career Academy | Toledo, OH | 64.7% | 1 | ||
| 96 | Hondros College of Nursing | Columbus, OH | $14,817 | 28.8% | 3 | |
| 97 | Kent State University at Trumbull | Warren, OH | $7,492 | 19.3% | 1 | |
| 98 | Kent State University at Salem | Salem, OH | $7,492 | 20.1% | 1 | |
| 99 | Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus | Jefferson, OH | 61.5% | 1 | ||
| 100 | EHOVE Career Center | Milan, OH | 86.2% | 1 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
