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Best Colleges for Nursing in Ohio

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Ohio, led by Ohio State University-Main Campus, Case Western Reserve University and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Ohio?

Based on our rankings, Ohio State University-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Ohio. Other top choices include Case Western Reserve University, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Xavier University.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Ohio State University-Main Campus, Case Western Reserve University, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $34,651 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $59,864 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Ohio State University-Main Campus — Columbus, OH · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,387 · $40,022 tuition · 88% grad rate
  2. 2. Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, OH · 36.5% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $66,608 tuition · 87% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus — Cincinnati, OH · 85.3% acceptance · SAT 1,282 · $29,310 tuition · 75% grad rate
  4. 4. Xavier University — Cincinnati, OH · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,217 · $50,640 tuition · 69% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Akron Main Campus — Akron, OH · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $20,815 tuition · 52% grad rate
  6. 6. Ohio Northern University — Ada, OH · 74.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $39,800 tuition · 75% grad rate
  7. 7. Wright State University-Main Campus — Dayton, OH · 96.3% acceptance · $21,222 tuition · 42% grad rate
  8. 8. Baldwin Wallace University — Berea, OH · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $39,832 tuition · 67% grad rate
  9. 9. Mount St. Joseph University — Cincinnati, OH · 59.1% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $38,150 tuition · 56% grad rate
  10. 10. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — Bowling Green, OH · 81% acceptance · SAT 1,117 · $22,448 tuition · 64% grad rate
  11. 11. Franciscan University of Steubenville — Steubenville, OH · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $34,100 tuition · 75% grad rate
  12. 12. Cedarville University — Cedarville, OH · 65.3% acceptance · SAT 1,241 · $37,150 tuition · 73% grad rate
  13. 13. Capital University — Columbus, OH · 70.2% acceptance · SAT 1,068 · $43,234 tuition · 60% grad rate
  14. 14. Hiram College — Hiram, OH · 93.5% acceptance · $27,600 tuition · 55% grad rate
  15. 15. Malone University — Canton, OH · 75.9% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $37,160 tuition · 45% grad rate
  16. 16. Youngstown State University — Youngstown, OH · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $11,473 tuition · 50% grad rate
  17. 17. Lourdes University — Sylvania, OH · 74.1% acceptance · $29,500 tuition · 32% grad rate

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