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Nursing Schools in Ohio

2,563 students earned Nursing degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing major is the 2nd 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
Master’s Degree 1,953
Post-Master’s Certificate 372
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 372
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 238
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 238

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 153,120 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Ohio

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $101,390, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. A typical student attending UC will pay a net price of $22,415.

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

In their early career, Ohio State grads earn an average salary of $44,737. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. This public school has an average net price of $19,117. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,214. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,156 a year.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public school has an average net price of $23,831. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. In their early career, OHIO Athens grads earn an average salary of $39,914.

#7

Xavier University

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#8

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,100 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

A typical student attending University of Akron Main Campus will pay a net price of $17,945. In their early career, University of Akron Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $34,682. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Medicine 1,329
Rehabilitation Professions 881
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 729
Health/Medical Admin Services 606
Mental & Social Health Services 514
Allied Health Professions 465
Communication Sciences 445
Public Health 394

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