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2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

20 Schools Ranked
$8,237 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,171 Avg Student Debt

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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Ohio to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

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$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,223 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Herzing University - Akron to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing Akron. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $25,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing Akron. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,461 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 20 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, James A Rhodes State College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Students from Ohio who attend Rhodes State College full time pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,721. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,461 in student loans.

Rhodes State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Fortis College - Centerville

Centerville, Ohio
$14,710 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,727 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fortis College - Centerville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.

Fortis College - Centerville does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,710. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,727 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Fortis College - Centerville. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Beckfield College - Tri-County

Springdale, Ohio
$13,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,196 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Beckfield College - Tri-County helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Ohio.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,120 to cover tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Tri-County. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,196 in student loans.

Beckfield College - Tri-County is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,887 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 20 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they attend Cincinnati State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,090. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,887 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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 fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$20,250 Avg Student Debt

Central Ohio Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,250 in student loans.

Online courses are available at COTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,038 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Maumee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Maumee is $16,699. 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,038 in student loans.

Stautzenberger College - Maumee does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$14,149 Avg Student Debt

Washington State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,149 in student loans.

WSCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Washington State Community College Report

$17,632 Avg Student Debt

Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of $17,632 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Cuyahoga Community College District, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Cuyahoga Community College District Report

#10

Clark State Community College

Springfield, Ohio
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,777 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Clark State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Ohio who attend Clark State Community College full time pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,328. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,777 in student loans.

Clark State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$4,338 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,812 Avg Student Debt

Northwest State Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

In-state students pay an average of $4,338 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,450. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northwest State Community College accumulate an average of $15,812 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northwest State Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,800 Avg Student Debt

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees if they attend Stark State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,406. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stark State College accumulate an average of $16,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Stark State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

North Central State College

Mansfield, Ohio
$5,486 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,917 Avg Student Debt

North Central State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Central State College is $5,486. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,784. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,917 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Central State College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$19,078 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,150 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Bryant & Stratton College - Parma did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Bryant & Stratton College - Parma does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,078. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,150 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bryant & Stratton College - Parma. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$4,465 Average Tuition & Fees

Lorain County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,465 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,405.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LCCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$5,387 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,021 Avg Student Debt

Southern State Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,387 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,768. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,021 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Southern State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Belmont College

Saint Clairsville, Ohio
$4,338 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,298 Avg Student Debt

Belmont College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.

Students from Ohio who attend Belmont College full time pay an average of $4,338 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,840. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Belmont College accumulate an average of $18,298 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Belmont College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,641 Avg Student Debt

Owens Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees if they attend Owens State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,782. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $23,641 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Owens State Community College. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

ETI Technical College

Niles, Ohio
$10,502 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,779 Avg Student Debt

ETI Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.

If you want to attend ETI Technical College, expect to pay an average of $10,502 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,779 in student loans.

Full ETI Technical College Report

#20

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Gateway Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,022.

One thing to take note of is that Eastern Gateway Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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