RN Programs in Ohio

Are you looking for a career in Ohio that is both exciting and rewarding? Would you like to be a part of a team that is dedicated to helping others? A career as an RN in Ohio not only provides an abundance of emotional rewards, but it also offers an average starting salary of $78,450 per year. Furthermore, the demand for RNs in Ohio is growing rapidly.

Requirements to Become an RN in Ohio

To become an RN in Ohio (and other states as well), you must first complete an accredited program. RN programs in Ohio are offered at the associate and bachelor's degree levels, both of which prepare you for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

If you want to enter the workforce as quickly as possible, an associate degree program is the best option for you.

Once you have earned your associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, you can take the NCLEX-RN exam. Passing the exam is essential to obtaining your RN license.

Accredited RN Programs in Ohio

Ohio is a fantastic place for students to train for a career as an RN, as the state offers many outstanding schools. A few of the best ones include:

1. American Institute of Alternative Medicine

   6685 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 825-6255

2. Ashland University

   401 College Ave, Ashland, OH 44805 (419) 289-4142

3. Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus

   1565 OH-167, Jefferson, OH 44047 (440) 576-6015

4. Ata College

   225 Pictoria Dr #200, Cincinnati, OH 45246 (513) 671-1920

5. Aultman College

   2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH 44710 (330) 363-6347

6. Baldwin Wallace University

   275 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH 44017 (440) 826-2900

7. Belmont College

   Belmont College Wy, Richland Township, OH 43950 (740) 695-9500

8. Bowling Green State University

   332 Central Hall, Bowling Green, OH 43403 (419) 372-2531

9. Bowling Green State University Firelands

   1 University Dr, Huron, OH 44839 (419) 433-5560

10. Bryant and Stratton College - Akron

    190 Montrose W Ave, Akron, OH 44321 (330) 598-2500

11. Capital University

    E Main St & College Ave, Bexley, OH 43209 (614) 236-6011

12. Case Western Reserve University

    2120 Cornell Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 368-2529

13. Cedarville University

    251 N Main St, Cedarville, OH 45314 (937) 766-7700

14. Central Ohio Technical College

    1179 University Dr, Newark, OH 43055 (740) 366-9494

15. Chamberlain University - Cleveland

    6700 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103 (216) 361-6005

16. Chamberlain University - Columbus

    1350 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 252-8890

17. Cincinnati State

    3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 569-1500

18. Clark State Community College - Springfield

    570 E Leffel Ln, Springfield, OH 45505 (937) 325-0691

19. Cleveland State University

    2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 687-2000

20. Columbus State Community College

    550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 287-5353

21. Cuyahoga Community College

    700 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 987-4067

22. East Ohio College

    15258 OH-170, East Liverpool, OH 43920 (330) 385-1070

23. Eastern Gateway Community College

    4000 Sunset Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 264-5591

24. Edison State Community College

    1973 Edison Dr, Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 778-8600

25. Felbry College

    6055 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43231 (614) 781-1085

26. Fortis College - Centerville

    555 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH 45459 (937) 433-3410

27. Fortis College - Cincinnati

    11499 Chester Rd #200, Cincinnati, OH 45246 (513) 771-2795

28. Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls

    2545 Bailey Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (330) 923-9959

29. Fortis College - Westerville

    4151 Executive Pkwy Suite 120, Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 882-2551

30. Franciscan University

    1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 283-3771

31. Galen College of Nursing

    100 E Business Way #120, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 475-3636

32. Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

    375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 862-2631

33. Hiram College

    11715 Garfield Rd, Hiram, OH 44234 (330) 569-6186

34. Hocking College

    3301 Hocking Pkwy, Nelsonville, OH 45764 (740) 753-6376

35. Hondros College of Nursing

    4140 Executive Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43081 (888) 466-3767

36. Kent State University

    800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240 (330) 672-1628

37. Kettering College

    3737 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH 45429 (937) 395-8619

38. Lakeland Community College

    7700 Clocktower Dr, Kirtland, OH 44094 (440) 525-7174

39. Lorain County Community College

    1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 336-4015

40. Lourdes University

    6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 824-3791

41. Malone University

    2600 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709 (330) 471-8366

42. Marion Technical College

    1467 Mt Vernon Ave, Marion, OH 43302 (740) 389-4636

43. Mercy College of Ohio

    2221 Madison Ave, Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 251-1583

44. Miami University

    1601 University Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45011 (513) 785-7752

45. Mount Carmel College of Nursing

    127 S Davis Ave, Columbus, OH 43222 (614) 234-5800

46. Mount St. Joseph University

    5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233 (513) 244-4200

47. Mount Vernon Nazarene University

    800 Martinsburg Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050 (740) 392-6868

48. Muskingum University

    10 College Dr, New Concord, OH 43762 (740) 826-6160

49. North Central State College

    2441 Kenwood Cir, Mansfield, OH 44906 (419) 755-4800

50. Northwest State Community College

    22600 OH-34, Archbold, OH 43502 (419) 267-1246

51. Notre Dame College

    4545 College Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121 (216) 373-5182

52. Ohio Institute of Allied Health

    6245 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 (937) 237-1010

53. Ohio Northern University

    525 S Main St, Ada, OH 45810 (419) 772-3944

54. Ohio State University

    1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 292-8900

55. Ohio University

    53 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701 (740) 593-4494

56. Ohio University - Chillicothe

    101 University Dr, Chillicothe, OH 45601 (740) 593-4494

57. Ohio University - Southern

    1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton, OH 45638 (740) 593-4494

58. Ohio University - Zanesville

    1425 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701 (740) 593-4494

59. Otterbein University

    1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 823-1614

60. Owens Community College

    30335 Oregon Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551 (567) 661-7000

61. Rhodes State College

    4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH 45804 (419) 995-8218

62. Ross College

    4300 Munson St NW, Canton, OH 44718 (330) 494-1214

63. Shawnee State University

    940 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 (740) 354-3205

64. Sinclair College

    444 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45402 (937) 512-2848

65. Southern State Community College

    100 Hobart Dr, Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 393-3431

66. Stark State College

    6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 966-5458

67. Terra State Community College

    2830 Napoleon Rd, Fremont, OH 43420 (866) 288-3772

68. University of Akron

    302 E Buchtel Ave, Akron, OH 44325 (330) 972-7551

69. University of Cincinnati

    2600 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45221 (513) 558-5500

70. University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

    9555 Plainfield Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45236 (513) 745-5665

71. University of Findlay

    1000 N Main St, Findlay, OH 45840 (800) 472-9502

72. University of Mount Union

    1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, OH 44601 (800) 992-6682

73. University of Rio Grande

    218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH 45674 (740) 245-5353

74. University of Toledo

    2801 Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606 (419) 383-5859

75. Ursuline College

    2550 Lander Rd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124 (440) 646-8166

76. Walsh University

    2020 E Maple St, North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 490-7251

77. Washington State Community College

    710 Colegate Dr, Marietta, OH 45750 (740) 374-8716

78. Wright State University

    3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435 (937) 775-3131

79. Xavier University

    3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45207 (513) 745-3814

80. Youngstown State University

    1 Tressel Way, Youngstown, OH 44555 (330) 941-3293

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Ohio

Ohio RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 7.1% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Ohio earn an average annual salary of $78,450 per year, equivalent to $37.72 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Ohio, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Ohio Board of Nursing

The Ohio Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Ohio for all nursing-related questions and concerns.