LPN Programs in Ohio

Ohio has 58 schools with LPN programs in this directory: 39 public and 19 private. Together they graduated 3,644 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,496 to $24,488, with a median of $15,375 across the 25 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $48,040 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Hondros College of Nursing, Valley College-Cleveland and Cuyahoga Community College District.

58
Schools with this program
3,644
Graduates last year
$15,375
Median program tuition
$48,040
Median earnings, 1 yr after

LPN Programs by city in Ohio

All 58 LPN programs in Ohio

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Hondros College of Nursing

Columbus, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,740
Graduates last year
1,122
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,782
Type
Private for-profit

Valley College-Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,625
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
302
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,189
Type
Private for-profit

Academia Medical Institute

Columbus, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$19,862
Graduates last year
141
Type
Private for-profit

Collins Career Technical Center

Chesapeake, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$10,496
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
140
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,278
Type
Public

Professional Skills Institute

Maumee, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,369
Graduates last year
131
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,083
Type
Private for-profit

Northern Career Institute

Eastlake, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,800
Graduates last year
99
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,392
Type
Public

ATA College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,250
Graduates last year
68
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,046
Type
Private for-profit

Ohio Medical Career College

Dayton, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$20,100
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
63
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,347
Type
Private for-profit

Athena Career Academy

Toledo, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$22,000
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
61
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,458
Type
Private for-profit

Clark State College

Springfield, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,633
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,169
Type
Public

Portage Lakes Career Center

Uniontown, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,495
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,311
Type
Public

Fortis College-Centerville

Centerville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,020
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,477
Type
Private for-profit

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,864
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,757
Type
Public

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,403
Type
Public

Tri-Rivers Career Center

Marion, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$15,759
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,984
Type
Public

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,500
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,843
Type
Public

Fortis College-Columbus

Westerville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,585
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,185
Type
Private for-profit

Ross College-Canton

Canton, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$24,488
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,213
Type
Private for-profit

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$20,109
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,765
Type
Private nonprofit

Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Maumee, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,849
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,684
Type
Private for-profit

Buckeye Hills Career Center

Rio Grande, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$13,820
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,860
Type
Public

Fortis College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,268
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,185
Type
Private for-profit

Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,328
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,637
Type
Public

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,680
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,990
Type
Public

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,376
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,295
Type
Public

Central School of Practical Nursing

Independence, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,300
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,451
Type
Private nonprofit

Vantage Career Center

Van Wert, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$13,050
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,998
Type
Public

Sandusky Career Center

Sandusky, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,296
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,011
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,465
Type
Private for-profit

Knox County Career Center

Mount Vernon, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$15,243
Length
17 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,040
Type
Public

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,109
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Auburn Career Center

Concord Twp, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$18,254
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

ETI Technical College of Niles

Niles, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$11,350
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,928
Type
Private for-profit

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,690
Graduates last year
5
Type
Public

Felbry College

Columbus, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$22,756
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,516
Type
Private for-profit

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,938
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does LPN training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $15,375 (range $10,496 to $24,488, 25 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Collins Career Technical Center ($10,496), Columbiana County Career and Technical Center ($11,400) and Apollo Career Center ($12,328). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does LPN school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (10 to 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do LPN graduates earn?

Across 45 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $48,040 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public LPN programs in Ohio?

Yes. 39 public schools offer it, including Cuyahoga Community College District, Collins Career Technical Center, Northern Career Institute, Butler Technology and Career Development Schools and Scioto County Career Technical Center.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.