Best Online Nursing Programs in East Liverpool, OH (2026)

East Liverpool, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,205 to $8,388 per year for indexed programs. East Liverpool has a population of about 9,869. Median household income is $37,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $231,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to East Liverpool

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near East Liverpool, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Liverpool city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from East Liverpool. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 45.1 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 54.1 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 55.5 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 34.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 75.7 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 54.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $16,164/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 81.2 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 75.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 82.7 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 18.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $12,849/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 93.4 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 52.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH 95.0 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 58.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,988
Avg net price $7,714/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near East Liverpool

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Registered Nurse$82,510
Licensed Practical Nurse$61,950
Nurse Anesthetist$231,810
Nurse Midwife$127,730
Nurse Practitioner$124,870
Nursing Assistant$39,010

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


East Liverpool at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,869Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$37,262Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+7.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Columbiana County1,290 workers, 58 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near East Liverpool, OH?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near East Liverpool are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Ohio are: Nurse Anesthetist ($231,810), Nurse Midwife ($127,730), Nurse Practitioner ($124,870). Wages for East Liverpool workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Weirton instead of East Liverpool?

Weirton, WV is 15.7 miles from East Liverpool and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is East Liverpool an affordable place to study nursing?

East Liverpool’s median household income of $37,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Liverpool while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in East Liverpool

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for East Liverpool:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.