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Best Nursing Schools in Ohio (2026)

Ohio has 363 nursing programs across 92 cities. 147 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 90%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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363
Total programs
6
Program types
90%
Avg NCLEX rate
147
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Top BSN Programs in Ohio by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Case Western Reserve — BSN Program
BSN•Cleveland, OH•$220,000
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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Ohio by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Capital University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Columbus, OH•$41,788
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Muskingum University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•New Concord, OH•$31,440
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Xavier University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Cincinnati, OH•$48,125
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Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Athens, OH•$6,178 in / $9,170 out
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Ohio State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Columbus, OH•$48,000
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Ohio State University — BSN to DNP
DNP•Columbus, OH•$48,000
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Nursing Programs in Ohio by Type

ADN
59 programs
Avg NCLEX: 88%
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BSN
72 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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ABSN
15 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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RN to BSN
24 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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MSN
34 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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DNP
56 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Ohio

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$610
Apollo Career Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$725
Vantage Career Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$770
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$852
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$925
Tri-County Adult Career Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,889
Sinclair Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,435 in / $8,316 out
Sinclair Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,435 in / $8,316 out
Sinclair Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$3,435 in / $8,316 out
Cuyahoga Community College District
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,736 in / $8,736 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Ohio?

There are 363 nursing programs in Ohio, spanning 59 ADN, 72 BSN, 15 ABSN, 24 RN to BSN, 34 MSN, 56 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Ohio?

Based on 147 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Ohio is 90%. The highest rate is 100% at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Ohio?

The most affordable option is Miami Valley Career Technology Center (CERT) at $610.

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