Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Ohio: 60 Colleges and Schools
60 Ohio schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,668 students: 39 public, 3 private nonprofit, 18 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
60
Schools in Ohio
3,668
Graduates in 2024
39
Public colleges
18
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Ohio · CIP 51.3901
60 schools in Ohio graduated 3,668 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 39 public, 3 private nonprofit, 18 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (60), associate (2).
The largest program is Hondros College of Nursing in Columbus with 1,122 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 60 Ohio schools
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Public · 65%
3
Private nonprofit · 5%
18
Private for-profit · 30%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Ohio
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hondros College of Nursing | Columbus | 1,122 |
| 2 | Valley College-Cleveland | Cleveland | 302 |
| 3 | Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland | 280 |
| 4 | Academia Medical Institute | Columbus | 141 |
| 5 | Collins Career Technical Center | Chesapeake | 140 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Ohio by city
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60 of 60 schools listed · 48 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus · 5 schools | ||||
| Hondros College of Nursing | Private for-profit | certificate | 1,122 | Website ↗ |
| Academia Medical Institute | Private for-profit | certificate | 141 | Website ↗ |
| Adult and Community Education-Hudson | Public | certificate | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Columbus State Community College | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Felbry College | Private for-profit | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Cincinnati · 3 schools | ||||
| ATA College-Cincinnati | Private for-profit | certificate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Public | certificate | 44 | Website ↗ |
| Fortis College-Cincinnati | Private for-profit | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Brecksville · 2 schools | ||||
| Cuyahoga Valley Career Center | Public | certificate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Stautzenberger College-Brecksville | Private for-profit | certificate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Canton · 2 schools | ||||
| Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education | Public | certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Ross College-Canton | Private for-profit | certificate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Cleveland · 2 schools | ||||
| Valley College-Cleveland | Private for-profit | certificate | 302 | Website ↗ |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Public | certificate | 280 | Website ↗ |
| Lima · 2 schools | ||||
| Apollo Career Center | Public | certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| James A. Rhodes State College | Public | certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Maumee · 2 schools | ||||
| Professional Skills Institute | Private for-profit | certificate | 131 | Website ↗ |
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee | Private for-profit | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Sandusky · 2 schools | ||||
| Sandusky Career Center | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Ohio Business College-Sandusky | Private for-profit | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Archbold · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest State Community College | Public | certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Ashland · 1 school | ||||
| Ashland University | Private nonprofit | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Bethel · 1 school | ||||
| Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Centerville · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College-Centerville | Private for-profit | certificate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Chesapeake · 1 school | ||||
| Collins Career Technical Center | Public | certificate | 140 | Website ↗ |
| Chillicothe · 1 school | ||||
| Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Concord Twp · 1 school | ||||
| Auburn Career Center | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Cuyahoga Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls | Private for-profit | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Dayton · 1 school | ||||
| Ohio Medical Career College | Private for-profit | certificate | 63 | Website ↗ |
| Eastlake · 1 school | ||||
| Northern Career Institute | Public | certificate | 99 | Website ↗ |
| Englewood · 1 school | ||||
| Miami Valley Career Technology Center | Public | certificate | 53 | Website ↗ |
| Groveport · 1 school | ||||
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools | Public | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Hillsboro · 1 school | ||||
| Southern State Community College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Independence · 1 school | ||||
| Central School of Practical Nursing | Private nonprofit | certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Jefferson · 1 school | ||||
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus | Public | certificate | 51 | Website ↗ |
| Lisbon · 1 school | ||||
| Columbiana County Career and Technical Center | Public | certificate | 42 | Website ↗ |
| Lucasville · 1 school | ||||
| Scioto County Career Technical Center | Public | certificate | 60 | Website ↗ |
| Mansfield · 1 school | ||||
| North Central State College | Public | certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Marietta · 1 school | ||||
| Washington State College of Ohio | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Marion · 1 school | ||||
| Tri-Rivers Career Center | Public | certificate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Monroe · 1 school | ||||
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools | Public | certificate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Vernon · 1 school | ||||
| Knox County Career Center | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Nelsonville · 1 school | ||||
| Hocking College | Public | certificate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Newark · 1 school | ||||
| Central Ohio Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Niles · 1 school | ||||
| ETI Technical College of Niles | Private for-profit | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| North Canton · 1 school | ||||
| Stark State College | Public | certificate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Parma · 1 school | ||||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | Private nonprofit | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Perrysburg · 1 school | ||||
| Owens Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Rio Grande · 1 school | ||||
| Buckeye Hills Career Center | Public | certificate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Salem · 1 school | ||||
| Hannah E Mullins School of Practical Nursing | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Sheffield Village · 1 school | ||||
| Ohio Business College-Sheffield | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Smithville · 1 school | ||||
| Wayne County Schools Career Center | Public | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Springfield · 1 school | ||||
| Clark State College | Public | certificate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| St Clairsville · 1 school | ||||
| Belmont College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Steubenville · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Gateway Community College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Toledo · 1 school | ||||
| Athena Career Academy | Private for-profit | certificate | 61 | Website ↗ |
| Uniontown · 1 school | ||||
| Portage Lakes Career Center | Public | certificate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Van Wert · 1 school | ||||
| Vantage Career Center | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Westerville · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College-Columbus | Private for-profit | certificate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Youngstown · 1 school | ||||
| Choffin Career and Technical Center | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 60 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 60 | 3,668 | this page |
| Pennsylvania | 42 | 1,361 | Programs in Pennsylvania → |
| Michigan | 29 | 1,074 | Programs in Michigan → |
| Kentucky | 24 | 4,942 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| West Virginia | 22 | 285 | Programs in West Virginia → |
| Indiana | 3 | 1,257 | Programs in Indiana → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Ohio
- How many LPN programs are in Ohio?
- 60 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,668 students.
- Which Ohio program is the largest?
- Hondros College of Nursing in Columbus, with 1,122 graduates in 2024, followed by Valley College-Cleveland in Cleveland (302).
- Are Ohio programs mostly public?
- Yes: 39 public, 3 private nonprofit, 18 private for-profit of the 60 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Ohio?
- Typical LPN pay in Ohio is $61,950 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.