Best Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Degrees in Ohio by ROI
Colleges in Ohio ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Ohio
44
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$97,098
Across Ohio programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,806
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Southern State Community College
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$203,753 | $54,078 | $15,715 | $16,364 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Owens Community College
Grad rate: 29.4% |
+$144,241 | $49,913 | $14,019 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Herzing University-Akron
Grad rate: 21.4% |
+$83,500 | $49,029 | $26,588 | $22,586 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Grad rate: 71.7% |
+$77,750 | $46,894 | N/A | $14,911 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fortis College-Centerville
Grad rate: 45.6% |
+$63,044 | $48,257 | $31,120 | $22,945 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Athena Career Academy
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$21,650 | $45,827 | $29,495 | $18,811 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Professional Skills Institute
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$6,601 | $43,605 | $25,499 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Northern Career Institute
Grad rate: 84.3% |
+$1,126 | $44,449 | $21,888 | $19,234 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Central School of Practical Nursing
Grad rate: 31.1% |
-$24,053 | $43,289 | $24,183 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
James A. Rhodes State College
Grad rate: 32.9% |
-$34,115 | $42,219 | $13,569 | $18,464 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Cuyahoga Community College District
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$34,400 | $42,168 | $11,098 | $19,750 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Fortis College-Cincinnati
Grad rate: 41.4% |
-$44,339 | $43,233 | $30,689 | $28,378 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Fortis College-Columbus
Grad rate: 37.8% |
-$47,456 | $43,233 | $33,806 | $28,378 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Clark State College
Grad rate: 28.3% |
-$50,054 | $41,432 | $13,395 | $18,740 | Full ROI → |
| 15 | Knox County Career Center | -$56,082 | $40,475 | N/A | $18,950 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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