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Best Online Nursing Programs in Newark, OH (2026)
Newark, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $19,902 to $34,050 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% 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 Newark
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Newark. Distances are calculated from Newark 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 Newark. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
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Knox County Career Center
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Fortis College-Columbus
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Hondros College of Nursing
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Newark
Newark 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.
Newark at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,393 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,920 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Newark-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Reynoldsburg, OH – 21.0 mi away (37,449 pop)
- Mount Vernon, OH – 21.9 mi away (21,670 pop)
- Pickerington, OH – 22.1 mi away (20,069 pop)
- Zanesville, OH – 23.2 mi away (42,097 pop)
- Gahanna, OH – 23.4 mi away (34,956 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Newark, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Newark. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hondros College of Nursing (25.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Newark?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Newark 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 Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?
Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study nursing?
Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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.