Academia Medical Institute
Published tuition$14,498 - $28,083
Online programs--
Best Online Nursing Programs in Hilliard, OH (2026)
Hilliard, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $14,498 to $35,639 per year for indexed programs. Hilliard has a population of about 36,560. Median household income is $122,864 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $231,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Hilliard
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Hilliard. Distances are calculated from Hilliard city center.
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 Hilliard. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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Online programsYes
Adult and Community Education-Hudson
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Online programs--
Columbus State Community College
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Online programsYes
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Published tuition$17,291 - $35,639
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Hilliard
Hilliard is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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 | $83,900 | Columbus, OH | $87,853 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | Columbus, OH | $64,827 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,810 | Columbus, OH | $242,733 |
| Nurse Midwife | $134,380 | Columbus, OH | $140,712 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | Columbus, OH | $130,450 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | Columbus, OH | $44,995 |
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.
Hilliard at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,560 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $122,864 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Franklin County | 44,315 workers, 469 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hilliard-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Upper Arlington, OH – 4.5 mi away (34,997 pop)
- Dublin, OH – 5.3 mi away (45,568 pop)
- Columbus, OH – 9.6 mi away (1,495,146 pop)
- Grove City, OH – 12.5 mi away (39,721 pop)
- Westerville, OH – 13.8 mi away (38,985 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Hilliard, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Hilliard. The closest is Academia Medical Institute in Columbus, OH (6.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American Institute of Alternative Medicine (10.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Hilliard?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Hilliard are: Nurse Anesthetist ($231,810), Nurse Midwife ($134,380), Nurse Practitioner ($124,580). 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 Upper Arlington instead of Hilliard?
Upper Arlington, OH is 4.5 miles from Hilliard 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 Hilliard an affordable place to study nursing?
Hilliard’s median household income of $122,864 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hilliard 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.