LPN programs in Ohio
Looking for practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in Ohio? There are 57, including 39 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 16 private career schools. LPNs in Ohio earn a median $61,950 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 57
- Public colleges
- 39
- Median pay in OH
- $61,950
- Cities with schools
- 26
24 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools
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Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
Jefferson, OH · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
ATA College - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
Bethel, OH · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
Parma, OH · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Physical therapist assistant
- +2
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +16
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +25
Fortis College - Centerville
Centerville, OH · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
Fortis College - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
Fortis College - Columbus
Westerville, OH · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- CNC machining
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +12
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +4
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville
Brecksville, OH · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Stautzenberger College - Maumee
Maumee, OH · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +4
Washington State College of Ohio
Marietta, OH · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +15
LPN programs by city
- Columbus (7 within 30 mi)
- Cleveland (9 within 30 mi)
- Cincinnati (6 within 30 mi)
- Toledo (5 within 30 mi)
- Akron (12 within 30 mi)
- Dayton (5 within 30 mi)
- Canton (7 within 30 mi)
- Lorain (7 within 30 mi)
- Hamilton (5 within 30 mi)
- Youngstown (4 within 30 mi)
- Springfield (4 within 30 mi)
- Newark (6 within 30 mi)
- Mentor (6 within 30 mi)
- Delaware (7 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (6 within 30 mi)
- Brunswick (9 within 30 mi)
- Lima (3 within 30 mi)
- Bowling Green (4 within 30 mi)
- Marysville (6 within 30 mi)
- Troy (4 within 30 mi)
- Wooster (5 within 30 mi)
- Xenia (4 within 30 mi)
- Steubenville (8 within 30 mi)
- Mount Vernon (3 within 30 mi)
- Salem (6 within 30 mi)
- Bethel (5 within 30 mi)
What LPNs earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $61,950
- $29.78 an hour
- Typical range
- $50,030–$74,120
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 39,900
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3%
- 51,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools are in Ohio?
We list 57 schools in Ohio with practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs: 39 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 16 private career schools. Campuses are in Columbus, Cincinnati, Brecksville, Maumee, and Lima.
Are there community college practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Ohio?
Yes. 39 public colleges in Ohio offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school cost in Ohio?
Among the 46 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,266 to $30,411. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do LPNs make in Ohio?
The median pay for LPNs in Ohio is $61,950 a year, and most earn between $50,030 and $74,120, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Ohio?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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