2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Ohio. In total, 13,973 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Ohio.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Ohio to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Otterbein University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Ohio. Otterbein is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Westerville.
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Out of the 12 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Case Western Reserve University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Walsh University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of North Canton.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kent State University at Kent. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.
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Lourdes University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Lourdes is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Sylvania.
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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public college with a very large student population.
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University of Toledo landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree nursing programs. University of Toledo is a large public school located in the large city of Toledo.
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Ashland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Ashland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Ashland.
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Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the town of Athens.
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Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Michigan | 7,345 |
| Indiana | 7,922 |
| Wisconsin | 5,410 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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