Best Nursing Schools Near Fairborn, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fairborn, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Fairborn has a population of about 34,506. Median household income is $55,966 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $242,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Fairborn

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Fairborn, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairborn 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 Fairborn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 3.1 miles from Fairborn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH 9.7 miles from Fairborn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,537
Avg net price $29,533/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 10.4 miles from Fairborn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 11.2 miles from Fairborn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,443
Avg net price $24,468/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Kettering College

Kettering, OH 12.0 miles from Fairborn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,492
Avg net price $21,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 13.1 miles from Fairborn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,584
Avg net price $12,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH 13.9 miles from Fairborn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,947
Avg net price $18,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH 26.6 miles from Fairborn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $10,809/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,491
Out‑of‑state$19,407
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Fairborn

Fairborn is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $82,510 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $89,008
Licensed Practical Nurse $61,770 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $66,634
Nurse Anesthetist $242,420 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $261,510
Nurse Midwife $127,730 OH statewide $137,789
Nurse Practitioner $118,210 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $127,519
Nursing Assistant $41,670 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $44,951

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.

Fairborn at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,506 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,966 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Greene County 1,806 workers, 61 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Fairborn, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Fairborn. The closest is Wright State University-Main Campus in Dayton, OH (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio Medical Career College (10.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Fairborn?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Fairborn are: Nurse Anesthetist ($242,420), Nurse Midwife ($127,730), Nurse Practitioner ($118,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Beavercreek instead of Fairborn?

Beavercreek, OH is 5.6 miles from Fairborn 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 Fairborn an affordable place to study nursing?

Fairborn’s median household income of $55,966 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairborn 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 Fairborn

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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