2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 33 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for nursing students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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Top Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio
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Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Akron the best school in Ohio for nursing students working on their associate degree.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing Akron is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,509 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Herzing Akron does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means James A Rhodes State College is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,721. Associate Degree recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $16,411 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Rhodes State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio University - Southern Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.
Associate Degree recipients from OHIO Southern accumulate an average of $17,209 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
OHIO Southern does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.
Students from Ohio who attend UC Blue Ash College full time pay an average of $6,387 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,185. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,575 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC Blue Ash College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Ohio Technical College is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree.
On average, associate degree students take out $18,294 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that COTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lakeland Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.
Students from Ohio who attend Lakeland full time pay an average of $4,161 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,975. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,215 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Lakeland does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.
On average, associate degree students take out $18,884 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that OHIO Chillicothe does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they attend Cincinnati State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,090. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,224 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cincinnati State does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
Associate Degree recipients from Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of $16,998 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Owens Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
Students from Ohio who attend Owens State Community College full time pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,782. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,371 in student loans.
Owens State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Clark State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clark State Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,328. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,058 in student loans.
Clark State Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,209 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OHIO Athens. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Sinclair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,076. Associate Degree recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $16,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sinclair Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Fortis College - Centerville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,710 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis College - Centerville. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $34,869 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Fortis College - Centerville, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
On average, associate degree students take out $22,596 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Kent State University at Tuscarawas, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, University of Rio Grande did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.
The average tuition and fees at University of Rio Grande is $20,060. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $26,443 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Rio Grande. In fact, around 23% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Kent State University at Geauga landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
Associate Degree recipients from Kent State University at Geauga accumulate an average of $26,123 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Kent State University at Geauga does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Beckfield College - Tri-County landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
If you want to attend Beckfield College - Tri-County, expect to pay an average of $13,120 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $34,175 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Beckfield College - Tri-County is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Kent State University at Ashtabula ranked #19 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,069 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kent State University at Ashtabula. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lorain County Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.
Students from Ohio who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $4,465 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,405. Associate Degree recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $20,649 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
LCCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
North Central State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Central State College is $5,486. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,784. On average, associate degree students take out $13,492 in loans while pursuing their degree.
North Central State College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Stark State College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees if they attend Stark State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,406. On average, associate degree students take out $21,837 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Stark State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bryant & Stratton College - Parma came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Parma is $19,078. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,621 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Bryant & Stratton College - Parma does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northwest State Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
Students from Ohio who attend Northwest State Community College full time pay an average of $4,338 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,450. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,695 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northwest State Community College. In 2019-2020 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #25, Washington State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.
Associate Degree recipients from WSCC accumulate an average of $18,611 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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