Best Online Nursing Programs in Sidney, OH (2026)

Sidney, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $24,493 to $40,476 per year for indexed programs. Sidney has a population of about 20,457. Median household income is $59,560 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% 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 Sidney

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

#1

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 31.3 miles from Sidney BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 33.3 miles from Sidney BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 36.9 miles from Sidney BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 58.7 miles from Sidney BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Columbus, OH 63.5 miles from Sidney BOC Score 38.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,805
Avg net price $38,392/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Columbus, OH 64.7 miles from Sidney BOC Score 87.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,103
Avg net price $10,420/yr
Tuition
In‑state$22,080
Out‑of‑state$22,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Felbry College

Columbus, OH 65.6 miles from Sidney BOC Score 66.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Avg net price $57,632/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 65.9 miles from Sidney BOC Score 64.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Sidney

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.


Sidney at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,457Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,560Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Shelby County420 workers, 13 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Sidney, OH?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Sidney 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 Sidney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Piqua instead of Sidney?

Piqua, OH is 10.4 miles from Sidney 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 Sidney an affordable place to study nursing?

Sidney’s median household income of $59,560 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sidney 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 Sidney

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

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.