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Best Nursing Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio (2026)

Cincinnati has 34 nursing programs across 7 program types. 16 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 90%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Cincinnati by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Xavier University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Cincinnati, OH•$48,125
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University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College — Bachelor's in Nursing
BSN•Cincinnati, OH•$6,992 in / $15,790 out

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Cincinnati

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,400 in / $9,801 out
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,400 in / $9,801 out
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$6,834
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
Bachelor's in Nursing • BSN
$6,992 in / $15,790 out
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$6,992 in / $15,790 out
Xavier University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$12,396
Xavier University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$12,396
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$13,570 in / $30,582 out

Programs in Cincinnati by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

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