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Nursing in Ohio

Nursing Schools in Ohio

13,063 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

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 6,195
Associate Degree 4,033
Master’s Degree 1,791
Post-Master’s Certificate 375
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 375
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 332
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 332
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 318
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 318
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 318
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19

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: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Ohio

153,120 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Ohio

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $101,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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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
66% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at OHIO Athens. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $20,070.

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1,222 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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692 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Kent State.

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644 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,953.

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Xavier University

Cincinnati
460 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. An average student at Xavier will pay a net price of $26,310. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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452 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
903 Total Students

An average student at Mount Carmel College of Nursing will pay a net price of $15,776. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 91%.

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431 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at University of Toledo. 97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,142.

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327 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,754 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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309 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,159 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,777. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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297 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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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
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $91,300
Registered Nurses 14% $64,200
Nurse Anesthetists 10% $158,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Allied Health Professions 2,067
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,578
Allied Health Services 1,466
Medicine 1,329
Rehabilitation Professions 1,081
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,049
Public Health 985
Communication Sciences 924

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