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Nursing Schools in Ohio

14,375 students earned Nursing degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Ohio

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,246
Associate Degree 4,164
Master’s Degree 1,953
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 372
Post-Master’s Certificate 372
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 358
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 358
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 238
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 44
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 44
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Ohio

There are 153,120 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Ohio

Nursing grads earn an average of $101,390 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,196 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

A typical student attending OHIO Athens will pay a net price of $23,831. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,914 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1,222 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,415. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UC. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

692 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,224 a year. A typical student attending Kent State will pay a net price of $19,117. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

644 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,737 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,845.

#5

Xavier University

Cincinnati
460 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,592. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

452 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
903 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,406. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,077 a year. 47% of the teachers are full time.

431 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,312. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,002 after earning their degree at this institution.

327 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,754 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,159 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

297 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,945. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,682 after earning their degree at this institution.

Nursing Careers in OH

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $101,010
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $69,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $91,300
Registered Nurses 14% $64,200
Nurse Anesthetists 10% $158,900
Nurse Midwives 8% $103,210

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