Best Nursing Schools Near Upper Arlington, OH (2026)

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

Upper Arlington, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $21,446 to $22,080 per year for indexed programs. Upper Arlington has a population of about 36,319. Median household income is $150,993 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 79.2% 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 Upper Arlington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Upper Arlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington. 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

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 3.8 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Columbus, OH 5.5 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
87.9 BOC Score
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: 6

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 5.9 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 6.4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Columbus, OH 6.8 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
38.6 BOC Score
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: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Felbry College

Columbus, OH 7.9 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Avg net price $57,632/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Chamberlain University-Ohio

Columbus, OH 8.6 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
42.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,405
Avg net price $31,544/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Capital University

Columbus, OH 8.6 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington 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.

Upper Arlington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 36,319 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $150,993 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 79.2% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Upper Arlington, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Upper Arlington. The closest is Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus, OH (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbus State Community College (5.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Upper Arlington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Upper Arlington 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 Hilliard instead of Upper Arlington?

Hilliard, OH is 4.5 miles from Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington an affordable place to study nursing?

Upper Arlington’s median household income of $150,993 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington

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

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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