Ohio's community colleges put an RN license within commuting distance of most Cleveland addresses: Tri-C, Lakeland in Kirtland, Lorain County Community College in Elyria. Sticker tuition runs from about $3,200 a year at Tri-C to more than $66,000 at Case Western Reserve, and the ADN finishes in two years against four for the BSN.
Pass rates do not follow price: first-time NCLEX-RN results at area programs span roughly 74 to 100 percent. Licensed practical nurses can bridge into an ADN without repeating the basics.
Cleveland's big three systems, the Clinic, University Hospitals and MetroHealth, do most of the hiring.
ADN or BSN? Picking a Commutable Route to RN Licensure in Cleveland
Two years or four? In Cleveland, that choice sets your tuition bill, the date you can sit for the NCLEX-RN, and how soon a hospital will consider you for a charge or specialty role.
Both routes end at the same license. An associate degree at a community college such as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) or Lorain County Community College gets you to the exam sooner and costs less. A bachelor's at Cleveland State, Ursuline, Baldwin Wallace or Case Western takes longer but lines up with what many Cleveland health systems expect once you start looking at advancement.
Cleveland State: what the published figures cover
Cleveland State's stated admission numbers attach to its Accelerated BSN, the track for applicants whose first degree is a bachelor's in another field. Those applicants need a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, an overall prerequisite GPA of 3.0, and grades of B or better in the science prerequisites (anatomy and physiology I and II, chemistry I and II, microbiology), with at least C in psychology, ethics and statistics. At least two sciences must be complete when you apply to the School of Nursing. The nursing application deadline is June 1, and you must be admitted to the university four to six weeks before that. No TEAS or HESI appears in the requirements for this track.
Tri-C: HESI A2 plus a summer deadline
Tri-C sets a 2.75 minimum GPA and admits students 18 and older. Applicants who do not already hold an associate degree or higher sit the HESI A2, scoring at least 75% on both the math and English composite sections; retakes must be at least 30 days apart, and all sections have to be finished in one sitting for a score to count.
- Fall start: finish the HESI by the last Friday in June.
- Spring start: last Friday in October. Summer start: last Friday in March.
- Entering the 2026-2027 cohort: a cleared BCI plus health and CPR documentation.
Ursuline treats first-year and transfer applicants differently (2.75 overall, 2.5 for transfers) and allows science prerequisites to be attempted only twice, with coursework no more than 10 years old.
The trade-off to plan around
An ADN gets you licensed and earning sooner. A BSN is what promotion tends to require later. Cleveland nurses often split the difference: ADN first, then an RN-to-BSN while working.
Cleveland-Area Nursing Programs Ranked by NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
Exam results drive this order. These ten Cleveland-area programs appear in sequence by first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate across the latest three years of state board results, weighted by how many candidates each school sends to the exam, with accreditation and completion rates deciding close calls. Read the pass rate next to the degree type, price, and commute before you apply.
How we ranked these
- Graduation and retention rates first
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates
- Program accreditation status
- Fit for commuting students
- Test-taker volume, weighted lightly
- Original research on individual programs
- NCES-IPEDS federal institutional data — nces.ed.gov
- Program-level NCLEX pass rates from the state boards of nursing — ncsbn.org
- College Scorecard post-completion earnings data — collegescorecard.ed.gov
- In-house program catalog data
Hiram College
#1Hiram, OH · $21,000/yr (est. net price) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 100% (3-yr weighted avg)
Best for: Small liberal arts campus seekers
Hiram's CCNE-accredited BSN is a four-year, 128-credit campus program with a locked tuition rate and clinical placements that begin sophomore year at Northeast Ohio sites. Its first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 100% on a small cohort, and the college graduates 55% of students overall. Net price averages about $21,058 and 94% of applicants are admitted. The campus sits roughly 35 miles southeast of downtown, so a car commute is part of the plan.
- CCNE accredited four-year BSN, 128 total credit hours
- Locked tuition rate guaranteed for four years
- Clinical placements across Northeast Ohio begin sophomore year
- Direct entry for high school GPA of 3.5 and above
- Optional minor in biomedical humanities
- Student Nurses' Association membership available
Baldwin Wallace University
#2Berea, OH · ~$28,000/yr (est.) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 96.8% (3-yr weighted avg)
Best for: Career changers pursuing an accelerated BSN
Baldwin Wallace runs two campus routes to the BSN: a traditional four-year track and a 15-month accelerated track for second-degree students with 700 clinical hours. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 96.8% on a modest cohort, and the university graduates 67% of students overall. Net price averages about $27,603 with a 76% admission rate. Berea is about 15 miles southwest of downtown, and clinical partnerships with Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals put students inside the region's largest systems.
- CCNE accredited, campus based in Berea
- Traditional BSN track with a dedicated clinical placement coordinator
- Faculty include DNP and MSN prepared nurses
- Director of Clinical Education oversees all placements
- 15-month, 63-credit track for second-degree students
- 700 clinical hours with Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals
- $44,348 total program tuition; no entrance exam required
- 2.8 GPA minimum, two recommendation letters, rolling admissions
- Clinical groups of six to eight students
- Choose Ohio First scholarship open to Ohio residents
Lakeland Community College
#3Kirtland, OH · $5,000 – $10,000/yr (est.) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 92.1% (3-yr weighted avg)
Best for: Working adults needing evening and weekend classes
Lakeland awards an ACEN-accredited ADN in 66 credits, with daytime or evening and weekend sections and an advanced-placement route for licensed practical nurses. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 92.1%, and the college graduates 24% of students overall. Net price averages about $7,606. The Kirtland campus sits roughly 25 miles east of downtown, which is an easier drive from Lake County than from Cleveland's west side.
- ACEN and Ohio Board of Nursing accredited, 66 total credit hours
- Daytime or evening and weekend class options
- Tracks: advanced placement LPN to RN; veterans education credit
- 2.0 GPA minimum with prerequisite courses required
- Clinical experience across Northeast Ohio healthcare agencies
- Background check, drug testing, and vaccinations required
Kent State University
#4Kent, OH · ~$21,000/yr (est.) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 91.2% (3-yr weighted avg)
Kent State's CCNE-accredited BSN is a 120-credit campus program with four entry concentrations and a capstone preceptorship before graduation. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 91.2% across a large testing volume, and the university graduates 64% of students overall. Net price averages about $20,787 with an 86% admission rate. Kent is roughly 40 miles southeast of downtown, and nursing is taught across several Northeast Ohio campuses, so clinical travel varies by site.
- CCNE accredited, 120 credit hours, starts fall or spring
- Four concentrations: traditional, accelerated second degree, foundational entry, LPN and allied health
- Capstone preceptorship plus simulation laboratories
- SAT or ACT entrance exam required; 2.0 GPA minimum
- Clinical rotations at major hospitals across Northeast Ohio
- Individual advising and program planning
Lorain County Community College
#5Elyria, OH · ~$4,000/yr (est.) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 90.8% (3-yr weighted avg)
Lorain County Community College offers an ACEN-accredited ADN plus a separate LPN to RN bridge that awards credit for prior nursing coursework. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 90.8%, and the college graduates 31% of students overall. Net price averages about $3,967, among the lowest in this group. The Elyria campus is about 30 miles west of downtown, convenient for Lorain County residents but a long haul from the east side.
- ACEN accredited associate degree, campus based in Elyria
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN and hospital or clinic practice
- Patient advocacy and health education across the curriculum
- 56 total credit hours with credit for prior nursing coursework
- TEAS entrance exam and 2.5 GPA minimum
- Starts fall or spring; capstone required
- Credit for Prior Learning options and articulation agreements
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
#6Parma, OH · ~$13,000/yr (est.) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 91.2% (3-yr weighted avg)
Bryant & Stratton's Parma campus carries both a CCNE-accredited BSN (32 months, 125 credits) and an ACEN-accredited ADN (20 months, 72 credits) on campus, with no petition or waitlist before enrollment. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 91.2%, and the college graduates 19% of students overall. Net price averages about $12,849. Parma is about 12 miles south of downtown, an easy drive from the west and south suburbs.
- CCNE accredited, 32-month, 125-credit campus program
- TEAS entrance exam required; $0 application fee
- No petition or waitlist before starting
- Hands-on nursing labs and internship opportunities
- ACEN accredited, 20-month, 72-credit campus program
- TEAS entrance exam required; $0 application fee
- Small class sizes and close faculty relationships
- Clinical internship opportunities; offered at eight campus locations
Case Western Reserve University
#7Cleveland, OH · ~$41,000/yr (est.) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 89.3% (3-yr weighted avg)
Case Western Reserve admits BSN students directly from high school into the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, with nursing coursework and clinical placement in the first semester and more than 1,000 clinical hours before graduation. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 89.3%, and the university graduates 87% of students overall with a 37% admission rate. Net price averages about $41,190. The campus sits in University Circle, minutes from the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals main campuses.
- CCNE accredited BSN with direct admission from high school
- No second application or pre-nursing year required
- Nursing courses and clinical placements begin first semester
- Over 1,000 clinical hours before graduation
- Interprofessional teamwork with medical, dental, and social work students
- State-of-the-art simulation center
Cuyahoga Community College District
#8Cleveland, OH · $4,300/yr (est. net price) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 89.2% (3-yr weighted avg)
Cuyahoga Community College's ADN is a four-semester, ACEN-accredited program with day, evening, and weekend sections across four campuses, plus a modified evening LPN to ADN access track and an online RN to BSN for licensed graduates. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 89.2% on the largest testing volume in the region, and the college graduates 31% of students overall. Net price averages about $4,266, the lowest on this list. Qualified applicants are admitted first-come, first-served for fall and spring starts.
- ACEN accredited, four semesters, two start dates per year
- Day sessions at four campuses; modified evenings at three
- Clinicals in Northeast Ohio acute care settings
- STNA to LPN to RN pathway built into the curriculum
- First-come, first-served admission for qualified applicants
- Four-semester hybrid track with evening lectures and labs
- Spring start; current unencumbered LPN license required
- Clinicals at acute care settings
- Fully online, asynchronous option for licensed RNs
- 60 total credit hours, full-time or part-time
- Awards the Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing
- Ohio Transfer 36 approved general education credits
Ursuline College
#9Pepper Pike, OH · $15,000 – $20,000/yr (est.) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 88.2% (3-yr weighted avg)
Ursuline's BSN is a campus-based, CCNE-accredited program built around a high-tech skills lab and a values-based, holistic curriculum, with TeamSTEPPS teamwork training woven through the coursework. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 88.2%, and the college graduates 67% of students overall with a 75% admission rate. Net price averages about $16,164. The Pepper Pike campus is roughly 15 miles east of downtown, well placed for Cleveland's eastern suburbs.
- CCNE accredited, campus based in Pepper Pike
- High-tech skills lab and values-based curriculum
- TeamSTEPPS teamwork certification included
- Student organization involvement and professional development
- Reported 100% employment rate after licensure
University of Akron
#10Akron, OH · $10,000 – $15,000/yr (est.) · NCLEX-RN pass rate 84.7% (3-yr weighted avg)
University of Akron offers a CCNE-accredited BSN with a competitive secondary admission step after prerequisites, plus a separate two-year ADN for students who want a faster entry and a later bridge to the baccalaureate. The first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 84.7%, and the university graduates 52% of students overall with a 60% admission rate. Net price averages about $13,946. Akron is about 35 miles south of downtown, the longest commute on this list.
- CCNE accredited; 2.8 GPA minimum, no grade under C in prerequisites
- Competitive secondary admission after prerequisite coursework
- Priority and secondary admission pools; Army ROTC scholarship seats reserved
- Military benefits accepted; background check required
- Two-year campus program starting fall or spring
- HESI, ACT, or SAT entrance exam required
- Akron Children's Career Launch partnership
- Built as a cost-effective pathway to the BSN
Lowest Net Price Nursing Programs Around Cleveland
This table shows average annual net price: what first-time, full-time students who received grant aid actually paid after grants and scholarships, based on 2024 IPEDS and College Scorecard data from the U.S. Department of Education. Treat it as an average, not a quote for your own aid package. Pell share and median debt describe the whole school, not the nursing program alone. Public colleges set the floor. Lorain County Community College, Tri-C and Lakeland all average under $8,000 a year, while Bryant & Stratton College-Parma lists $19,580 in tuition and fees but averages $12,849 after aid. Sticker price can also mislead in the other direction: Tri-C has the lowest listed tuition here, yet Lorain's average net price comes in lower. To cut your total cost, earn an ADN at one of these community colleges, pass the NCLEX-RN, and then complete an RN-to-BSN while you work as a nurse.
| School | City | Sector | Degree | Avg. Net Price After Aid | In-State Tuition and Fees | NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | Pell Share (School-Wide) | Median Debt of Completers (School-Wide) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria | Public | ADN | $3,967 | $4,265 | 90.8% | 86.6% | $13,680 |
| Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) | Cleveland | Public | ADN | $4,266 | $3,249 | 89.2% | 86.9% | $8,150 |
| Lakeland Community College | Kirtland | Public | ADN | $7,606 | $3,872 | 92.1% | 79.1% | $14,751 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | Burton | Public | BSN | $12,044 | $7,492 | N/A | 55.3% | $24,500 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | Parma | Private | BSN | $12,849 | $19,580 | 91.2% | 86.8% | $21,549 |
From LPN to RN at Tri-C and Other Northeast Ohio Colleges
Cuyahoga Community College's LPN-to-ADN Access Track runs four semesters and admits a new cohort into the Modified Evening/Weekend program at the Metropolitan Campus each spring, a defined bridge to the RN license for working LPNs in Cleveland.
Inside the Tri-C Access Track
Eligibility starts with graduation from an approved practical nursing program and an unrestricted Ohio LPN license that must stay that way while you're enrolled. The coursework includes BIO-2331, MATH-1410, PSY-1010, ENG-1010 and the NURS-1250 interest survey, with the science courses finished at a B or higher. You apply through the college's online admission review with official LPN transcripts and license documentation, and you also complete immunizations and a BCI fingerprint background check. The 2026-2027 handbook confirms the HESI LPN-to-RN Mobility Exam is no longer required.
Stark State's Bridge to the ADN
Stark State College awards the ADN that qualifies you for RN licensure after three semesters beyond its admission-required courses, with LPN cohorts at its Akron campus in both spring and fall. You need ENG-124, PSY-121, MTH-124 and BIO-121 at a C or better plus a 3.0 GPA across those courses, an active unencumbered Ohio or multistate compact LPN license verified through Nursys, and a completed TEAS.2 Applications go by paper form to the ADN office, with deadlines of March 31 for fall and October 15 for spring.2
Why Advanced Standing Matters
Bridge tracks award credit for your practical nursing education instead of repeating fundamentals, so you enter the RN sequence partway through rather than starting an ADN from scratch.
Other Northeast Ohio Colleges
Lorain County Community College and Lakeland Community College also serve LPNs in the region; confirm each one's current bridge length and application cycle before you plan a start date. If you would rather skip the ADN entirely, ask four-year universities about LPN-to-BSN tracks that build on your license.
LPN to RN Programs Near Cleveland
If you already hold a practical nursing license, the programs below let you build on that credential instead of starting over. Each entry notes the format, where the campus sits relative to Cleveland, and the published average net price where one is available.
- LPN to ADN
- LPN & Allied Health to BSN (LPN and Allied Health)
- LPN and Allied Health to B.S.N
- LPN to BSN
- Nursing LPN to ADN Access Track
- LPN to RN, Associate of Applied Science
- LPN to RN
- LPN to Nursing-ADN Program (LPN to ADN)
- LPN & Allied Health to BSN (LPN and Allied Health)
- LPN to ADN Track
Accelerated BSN and Entry-Level MSN Programs Near Cleveland
The programs below are for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field and want to move into nursing. The accelerated BSN options take roughly 15 to 16 months, while the direct entry master's route runs four semesters and leads to a graduate nursing degree. Each entry gives the degree, the format, and where the campus sits relative to Cleveland.
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
- Accelerated BSN Program
- Accelerated BSN
- Master of Nursing - Graduate Entry
What Registered Nurses Earn in the Cleveland Metro
Use this national benchmark as a starting point, not a Cleveland-specific promise.
RN to BSN/MSN Programs in Cleveland, OH
If you already hold an RN license, the programs below are bridge options rather than starting points: most are delivered fully online so you can keep working at a Cleveland hospital while you finish a BSN or move toward a master's. For a wider view of statewide options, see our Ohio RN to BSN, MSN and nurse practitioner program pages.
- RN to BSN Online Program
- Nursing for Registered Nurses
- RN to BSN Program
- Nursing, RN/BSN
- Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN to BSN)
- RN to BSN
APRN & Nurse Practitioner Programs in Cleveland, OH
If you already hold a BSN and an active Ohio RN license, an MSN or DNP is the route to nurse practitioner and other advanced practice roles. The programs below pair advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and assessment coursework with supervised clinical hours, and several are scheduled for working nurses through online or hybrid delivery.
- Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education
- Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader
- Master of Science in Nursing - Forensic Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (Health Systems Leadership)
- Post Masters to DNP: Health Systems Nursing Leadership (Health Systems Leadership)
- Post Baccalaureate to DNP: Psychiatric/Mental Health (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- M.S.N./M.B.A. Dual Degree
- Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership
- Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
- Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner (Primary Health Care)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Nurse Educator
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) master's degree concentration
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- MSN/MBA Dual Degree
- Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (Executive Nurse)
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (Executive Nurse; Nurse Administration and Executive Leadership; Practice Leadership)
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- MSN Subspecialty: Nursing Education
- MSN Track: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- BSN-DNP: Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Preparation for Nursing Education
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics Primary Care)
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Midwifery
- Nurse Leadership - Online
- MSN/MPH
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care
- Family Systems Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Nursing Practice, DNP (Executive Leadership)
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, MSN
Comprehensive List of Nursing Schools Near Cleveland, OH
15 schools within 30 miles, grouped by city. Select a program to see its highlights, and use the Website link for the school's own program page.
Akron, OH
University of Akron
Associate - Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
- Entrance exam required
- Exams: HESI, ACT, SAT
- 2-Year program
- Starts fall/spring
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- Cost-effective path to RN
- Akron Children's Career Launch partnership
- Pathway to BSN degree
On-Campus · WebsiteBachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- 2.8 GPA minimum
- Prerequisite courses required
- Military benefits accepted
- Priority and secondary admission pools
- No grade less than C in prerequisites
- Competitive admission process
- Army ROTC scholarship seats reserved
On-Campus · Website
Beachwood, OH
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
Bachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited
- Entrance exam required
- Exams: HESI
- 3-Year program
- Complete in three years or less
- 6 start dates per year
- Starts rolling
- 2.8 GPA minimum
On-Campus · Website
Berea, OH
Baldwin Wallace University
Bachelor's - Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- No entrance exam required
- $44,348 total program tuition
- 15-Month program
- 63 total credit hours
- Apply by 2026-05-30
- Rolling admissions
- Full-time enrollment
On-Campus · WebsiteBachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- Traditional BSN track offered
- Accelerated BSN track offered
- Director of Clinical Education
- DNP-prepared faculty
- MSN-prepared faculty
On-Campus · Website
Burton, OH
Kent State University at Geauga
Associate - Nursing ADN Program
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Ohio Board of Nursing accredited
- 3 concentration options
- Starts fall/spring
- National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
- LPN to ADN and Paramedic to ADN pathways
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN licensure exam
- Campus-based program at Kent State Geauga
- Teaches patient-centered care and communication
Concentration: LPN to ADN, Paramedic to ADN · On-Campus · WebsiteBachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- 4-Year program
- National Certification and Licensure Exam
- Multiple campus locations: Geauga, Trumbull, Kent, Salem, Stark
- Evidence-based, culturally sensitive care focus
- Prepares for graduate nursing study
- RN to BSN online pathway available
On-Campus · Website
Cleveland, OH
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- CCNE accredited
- Direct Admission to undergraduate program
- No second application required
- No pre-nursing requirements
- Nursing courses start first semester
- Clinical placements begin first semester
- Over 1000 clinical hours
- Interprofessional teamwork with healthcare students
On-Campus · Website
Cleveland State University
Bachelor's - Traditional BSN Programs
- CCNE accredited
- 2 concentration options
- 3-Year program
- 2 start dates per year
- Starts fall/spring
- Cohort-based structure
- 2.5 GPA minimum
- 2 letters of recommendation (minimum)
On-Campus · Website
Cuyahoga Community College District
Associate - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
- ACEN accredited
- 2-Year program
- Complete in two-year nursing program
- Rolling admissions
- 2 start dates per year
- Starts fall/spring
- Prerequisite courses required
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
On-Campus · WebsiteAssociate - Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing
- ACEN accredited
- 4-Semester program
- Day sessions at four campuses
- Modified evening sessions at three campuses
- Clinicals in Northeast Ohio acute care settings
- Meets Ohio educational requirements
- Campus offerings vary each semester
- Academic school: Nursing and Health Professions
Concentration: Generic Track · On-Campus · WebsiteAssociate - Nursing LPN to ADN Access Track
- ACEN accredited
- 4-Semester program
- Starts spring
- Evening lectures and labs
- Clinicals at acute care settings
- Modified Evening/Weekend program
- Spring semester start
- Current LPN license required
Concentration: LPN to RN · Hybrid · WebsiteBachelor's - Nursing RN to BSN Track
- 60 total credit hours
- Full-time and part-time options
- Fully online option available
- Asynchronous online classes
- For licensed registered nurses
- Requires Associate Degree in Nursing
- Nine core nursing courses
- 21 general education credits
Online · Website
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
Associate - Associate Degree in Nursing
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- Financial aid available
- Hybrid program with on campus and online courses
- Entry path for licensed practical nurses
- Career services for graduates
- Institutionally accredited by ABHES, ACCSC, ACICS
- Partnership with Denver College of Nursing for RN to BSN
- LPNs may receive academic credit
On-Campus · Website
Elyria, OH
Lorain County Community College
Associate - Associate Degree in Nursing
- ACEN accredited
- Prepares for NCLEX
- Careers in hospitals and clinics
- Associate of Applied Science degree
- Patient advocacy and health education
- Work under physicians and specialists
On-Campus · WebsiteAssociate - Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (LPN to RN)
- ACEN accredited
- Entrance exam required
- Exams: TEAS
- 56 total credit hours
- Starts fall/spring
- 2.5 GPA minimum
- Prerequisite courses required
- Capstone required
On-Campus · Website
Hiram, OH
Hiram College
Bachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- 4-Year program
- Locked tuition rate
- 128 total credit hours
- 100% licensure pass rate
- Prepares for NCLEX
- Clinical sites across Northeast Ohio
- Tuition guarantee for four years
On-Campus · Website
Kent, OH
Kent State University
Associate - Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
- ACEN accredited
- 3 concentration options
- Apply by 2026-09-30
- Starts spring
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- Completer program for LPNs
- Eligible for NCLEX-RN exam
- Campus-based program
Concentration: LPN to ADN · On-Campus · WebsiteAssociate - Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
- ACEN accredited
- 3 concentration options
- Apply by 2026-09-30
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- NCLEX-RN exam preparation
- Ohio Board of Nursing approved
- Traditional, LPN, and Paramedic tracks
- Completer program for certified paramedics
Concentration: Paramedic to ADN · On-Campus · WebsiteBachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- 4 concentration options
- Entrance exam required
- Exams: SAT, ACT
- 4-Year program
- 120 total credit hours
- Starts fall/spring
- 92% licensure pass rate
On-Campus · Website
Kirtland, OH
Lakeland Community College
Associate - Advanced Placement LPN to RN
- ACEN accredited
- 2 concentration options
- 66 total credit hours
- 2.0 GPA minimum
- Prerequisite courses required
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- Advanced placement for LPNs
- Daytime or evening/weekend options
Concentration: LPN to RN · On-Campus · WebsiteAssociate - Nursing (RN)
- ACEN accredited
- 66 total credit hours
- 2.0 GPA minimum
- Prerequisite courses required
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- Daytime or evening/weekend options
- LPN to RN advanced placement
- Veterans military education credit
On-Campus · Website
Parma, OH
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
Associate - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- ACEN accredited
- Entrance exam required
- Exams: TEAS
- 20-Month program
- 72 total credit hours
- $0 application fee
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- On-campus classes
On-Campus · WebsiteBachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- Entrance exam required
- Exams: TEAS
- 32-Month program
- 125 total credit hours
- $0 application fee
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- Financial aid available
On-Campus · Website
Pepper Pike, OH
Ursuline College
Bachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
On-Campus · Website
University Heights, OH
John Carroll University
Bachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- 4-Year program
- $81,000 median earnings
- $81k median annual wage for registered nurses in Ohio (BLS.gov; 2024)
- Capstone required
- Prepares for NCLEX-RN
- 126 hours of clinical experience each semester
- #3 for Best Student Support and Counseling Services (Princeton Review)
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