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Nursing Schools in Ohio

In 2020-2021, 14,375 students earned their Nursing degrees in OH.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Ohio

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,246
Associate Degree 4,164
Master’s Degree 1,953
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 372
Post-Master’s Certificate 372
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 358
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 358
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 238
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 44
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 44
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Ohio

153,120 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Ohio

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $101,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,196 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

1,222 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

A typical student attending UC will pay a net price of $22,415. Graduates earn an average $42,023 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

692 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,224 after graduation.

644 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Ohio State will pay a net price of $16,845. 66% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Xavier University

Cincinnati
460 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Xavier will pay a net price of $34,592.

452 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
903 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,406. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $59,077 after graduation.

431 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. A typical student attending University of Toledo will pay a net price of $17,312.

327 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,754 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,909. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 75% of students get financical aid.

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,159 Total Students

An average student at Hondros College of Nursing will pay a net price of $26,522. In their early career, Hondros College of Nursing grads earn an average salary of $45,633. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

297 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

A typical student attending University of Akron Main Campus will pay a net price of $17,945. In their early career, University of Akron Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $34,682. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

Nursing Careers in OH

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $101,010
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $69,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $91,300
Registered Nurses 14% $64,200
Nurse Anesthetists 10% $158,900
Nurse Midwives 8% $103,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Allied Health Professions 2,067
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,578
Allied Health Services 1,466
Medicine 1,329
Rehabilitation Professions 1,081
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,049
Public Health 985
Communication Sciences 924

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