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2027 Best Value School Nursing Schools in Ohio

7 Colleges in the United States
$26,159 Avg Student Debt
$57,078 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value School Nursing Badge [School Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/school-nursing/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong school nursing education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value school nursing schools.

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2027 Best Value School Nursing Schools in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in school nursing, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value School Nursing Schools

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Our analysis ranked Youngstown State University the best value for a degree in school nursing in Ohio. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,926, compared with $10,286 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the school nursing program here. School Nursing graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $49,025 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Wright State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in school nursing, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,987 to complete the school nursing program here. Early-career school nursing graduates make about $49,077. That is a strong return on a $25,987 median debt. Wright State University Main Campus admits about 96% of applicants.

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Kent State University At Kent is a great value for students pursuing a degree in school nursing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. School Nursing graduates carry a median of $28,625 in student loans. Early-career school nursing graduates make about $44,776. That is a strong return on a $28,625 median debt. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value school nursing schools. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,150. School Nursing graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career school nursing graduates make about $86,430. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cedarville University admits about 65% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the best values for school nursing. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. School Nursing graduates carry a median of $22,920 in student loans. Early-career school nursing graduates make about $109,491. Set against $22,920 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value school nursing schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,425. School Nursing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career school nursing graduates make about $55,045. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Case Western Reserve University earned the #7 position for value in school nursing this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. School Nursing graduates carry a median of $26,580 in student loans. School Nursing graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $112,484 early in their careers. Set against $26,580 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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