Best BSN Programs in Ohio (2026)
Ohio has 72 BSN programs across 50 cities. 65 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 92%.
72
BSN programs
50
Cities
92%
Avg NCLEX rate
65
With NCLEX data
Top BSN Programs in Ohio by NCLEX Pass Rate
Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
9
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Lancaster, OH•$6,178 in / $9,170 out
10
Ohio University-Eastern Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Saint Clairsville, OH•$6,178 in / $9,170 out
11
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Mansfield, OH•$9,212 in / $34,718 out
12
Ohio State University-Main Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Columbus, OH•$12,859 in / $38,365 out
13
Ohio State University-Newark Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Newark, OH•$9,212 in / $34,718 out
14
Case Western Reserve — BSN Program
Cleveland, OH•$220,000
15
Wright State University-Lake Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Celina, OH•$7,504 in / $16,922 out
16
Wright State University-Main Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Dayton, OH•$11,188 in / $20,606 out
17
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Zanesville, OH•$6,178 in / $9,170 out
18
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Chillicothe, OH•$6,178 in / $9,170 out
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Ohio University-Southern Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Ironton, OH•$6,178 in / $9,170 out
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Ohio University-Main Campus — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Athens, OH•$13,746 in / $24,114 out
Most Affordable BSN Programs in Ohio
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Zanesville, OH
$6,178 in / $9,170 out
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Saint Clairsville, OH
$6,178 in / $9,170 out
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Chillicothe, OH
$6,178 in / $9,170 out
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Ironton, OH
$6,178 in / $9,170 out
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Lancaster, OH
$6,178 in / $9,170 out
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
Bachelor's in Nursing • Cincinnati, OH
$6,992 in / $15,790 out
Kent State University at Salem
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Salem, OH
$7,272 in / $16,744 out
Kent State University at Stark
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • North Canton, OH
$7,272 in / $16,744 out
Kent State University at Trumbull
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Warren, OH
$7,272 in / $16,744 out
Kent State University at Geauga
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Burton, OH
$7,272 in / $16,744 out
Frequently Asked Questions
How many BSN programs are in Ohio?
There are 72 BSN programs in Ohio across 50 cities.
What is the average NCLEX pass rate for BSN programs in Ohio?
Based on 65 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for BSN programs in Ohio is 92%. The highest rate is 100% at Mount St. Joseph University.
What is the cheapest BSN program in Ohio?
The most affordable option is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus at $6,178 in / $9,170 out.
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