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Best Online Nursing Programs in Wooster, OH (2026)
Wooster, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Wooster has a population of about 27,012. Median household income is $65,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.4% 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 Wooster
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Wooster. Distances are calculated from Wooster 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 Wooster. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ashland University
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Portage Lakes Career Center
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Stark State College
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Herzing University-Akron
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Wooster
| Occupation | Median 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.
Wooster at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,012 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,888 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Nursing-related employment in Wayne County | 1,852 workers, 38 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wooster-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Wadsworth, OH – 18.0 mi away (23,136 pop)
- Ashland, OH – 20.3 mi away (20,352 pop)
- Massillon, OH – 21.5 mi away (32,258 pop)
- Barberton, OH – 21.8 mi away (26,120 pop)
- Medina, OH – 22.3 mi away (26,261 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Wooster, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Wooster. The closest is Wayne County Schools Career Center in Smithville, OH (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Akron (27.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
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 Wooster workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Wadsworth instead of Wooster?
Wadsworth, OH is 18.0 miles from Wooster 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 Wooster an affordable place to study nursing?
Wooster’s median household income of $65,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wooster 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.