2023 Best Nursing Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Nursing 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 97 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Colleges.
Top 15% Best Nursing Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Trinity Health System School of Nursing the best school in Ohio for nursing students. Trinity Health System School of Nursing is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Steubenville.
On average, nursing graduates from Trinity Health System School of Nursing take out $20,824 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio Institute of Allied Health. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Ohio list. Ohio Institute of Allied Health is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Huber Heights.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Ohio list. Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Sandusky.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing carry an average student debtload of $30,000.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio Medical Career College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Ohio list. Ohio Medical Career College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Dayton.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Ohio Medical Career College accumulate an average of around $27,971 in student debt.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tri-Rivers Career Center. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Ohio list. Tri-Rivers Career Center is a fairly small public school located in the distant town of Marion.
Nursing majors at Tri-Rivers Career Center take out an average of $27,748 in student loans while working on their egree.
Chamberlain University - Ohio came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the large city of Columbus, Chamberlain - Ohio is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Chamberlain - Ohio take out is $38,460. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $256.
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Collins Career Technical Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Chesapeake, CollinsCTC is a public school with a fairly small student population.
Nursing majors at CollinsCTC take out an average of $24,180 in student loans while working on their egree.
Sandusky Career Center ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Ohio list. Sandusky Career Center is a small public school located in the distant town of Sandusky.
Case Western Reserve University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Case Western accumulate an average of around $24,201 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $272.
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With a ranking of #10, Ohio Northern University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. ONU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Ada.
On average, nursing graduates from ONU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #11, James A Rhodes State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Located in the small suburb of Lima, Rhodes State College is a public college with a small student population.
Nursing majors at Rhodes State College take out an average of $21,833 in student loans while working on their egree.
Herzing University - Akron landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Herzing Akron is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Akron.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Herzing Akron take out is $39,727. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $156.
Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati ranked #13 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Ohio list. Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Cincinnati.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Galen College of Nursing - Cincinnati carry an average student debtload of $41,365. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $117, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Otterbein University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Ohio list. Otterbein is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville.
On average, nursing graduates from Otterbein take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $429, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Nursing students in the state of Ohio that almost earned our Best Nursing Schools in Ohio award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kettering College | Kettering, OH |
| 16 | Athena Career Academy | Toledo, OH |
| 17 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | Columbus, OH |
| 18 | Mercy College of Ohio | Toledo, OH |
| 19 | Ohio State University - Main Campus | Columbus, OH |
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| 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 25 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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