#1 in Ohio
Leading the way in care, our nursing school is in the top 10 nationally.
Caring for people through the nation’s best nurse training and education
Ohio University’s School of Nursing is ranked in the Top 10 nationally and #1 in Ohio by Niche.com. Alongside our medical school, our nursing education programs emphasize primary care for urban and rural communities in Ohio, in Appalachia and across the country.
Our nursing network is strong and growing, and we’re caring for people in every corner of the country.
Earn your degree in a nationally ranked, top school of nursing.
#1 RN to BSN in the nation among public universities (allnurses.com)
98.49% NCLEX pass rate - Best in the state among large public universities for first-time test takers (2023)
Innovative nursing programs on-campus in Athens, at regional campuses and online
Top 20 Online Nursing grad programs in the nation (U.S.News & World Report)
State-of-the-art simulation labs and VR experiences
Our nursing programs are accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education *
Health is big here.
In addition to our top-ranked medical school, Ohio University is home to a comprehensive College of Health Sciences and Professions that is one of the Top 5 largest health-focused colleges in the country among public universities. Programs in both colleges contribute to making OHIO the state’s largest producer of health professionals.
* The Associate of Applied Science - Nursing degree (AAS-N) program at Ohio University is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000 www.acenursing.org
The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate, Master's Degree in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Ohio University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).