Herzing University-Akron
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Wadsworth, OH (2026)
Wadsworth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Wadsworth has a population of about 24,302. Median household income is $77,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $231,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Wadsworth
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Wadsworth. Distances are calculated from Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Wayne County Schools Career Center
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Portage Lakes Career Center
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Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
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Stautzenberger College-Brecksville
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Wadsworth
Wadsworth is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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 | $83,940 | Cleveland, OH | $89,393 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,900 | Cleveland, OH | $68,051 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,830 | Cleveland, OH | $246,890 |
| Nurse Midwife | $127,730 | OH statewide | $136,028 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,800 | Cleveland, OH | $139,297 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | Cleveland, OH | $41,544 |
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.
Wadsworth at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,302 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $77,581 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Medina County | 3,455 workers, 67 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wadsworth-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Barberton, OH – 6.8 mi away (26,120 pop)
- Medina, OH – 10.3 mi away (26,261 pop)
- Akron, OH – 11.5 mi away (565,311 pop)
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH – 14.5 mi away (49,206 pop)
- Green, OH – 14.5 mi away (25,673 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Wadsworth, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Wadsworth. The closest is Herzing University-Akron in Akron, OH (12.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stautzenberger College-Brecksville (18.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Wadsworth?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Wadsworth are: Nurse Anesthetist ($231,830), Nurse Practitioner ($130,800), Nurse Midwife ($127,730). 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 Barberton instead of Wadsworth?
Barberton, OH is 6.8 miles from Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth an affordable place to study nursing?
Wadsworth’s median household income of $77,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wadsworth 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.