The Ohio State University College of Nursing

What The Ohio State University College of Nursing does

The Ohio State University College of Nursing is a public, land-grant university college founded in 1914 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with 252 employees and a national footprint of degree programs, research, and continuing education. The college offers the full nursing credentialing stack: BSN (ranked #1 among public institutions and #4 overall in 2026 U.S. News), Online MSN (ranked #1 nationally), Traditional MS (#1 among publics), DNP, and PhD programs, plus bridge pathways (LPN to BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN) and new specialty tracks (Nurse Anesthesia, MSN Leadership and Strategy in Healthcare, Doctor of Nursing Education). Its research arm operates the Fuld National Institute for Evidence-based Practice, the Translational Biosciences Laboratory, and four research centers focused on healthy aging, women/children/youth, healthcare innovation, and dementia caregiving. The college earned nearly $8 million in NIH funding in 2024 (ranked #6 nationally) and also holds a four-year $4 million HRSA grant, with research strengths including a first-of-its-kind preterm birth prediction blood test reported at up to 97.5% accuracy. Revenue mechanics rely on tuition, federal research and education grants (NIH, HRSA), continuing-education programming (Master Class series at $1,200 per participant), philanthropic endowments (Helene Fuld Health Trust, Martha S. Pitzer, Golden Buckeye, Mildred E. Newton), and clinical partnerships including The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The college is accredited for nursing continuing professional development by ANCC and holds NLN CNEA pre-accreditation for its new Doctor of Nursing Education program.

Name

The Ohio State University College of Nursing

Legal name

The Ohio State University College of Nursing

Website

https://nursing.osu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Ohio State University College of Nursing is a public land-grant nursing college founded in 1914 that delivers BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, runs the Fuld National Institute for Evidence-based Practice, and conducts NIH-funded research serving students, healthcare professionals, and community health workers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Academic programs
• Evidence-based practice
• Clinical research
• Healthcare training

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Programs: The college generates revenue through tuition from undergraduate and graduate nursing programs including BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD degrees.
2. NIH Grant Funding: The college receives significant NIH research funding, securing nearly $8 million in NIH grant support in 2024. Major grants include $3.2 million for NICU caregiving research, $2.3 million for preterm birth prevention, and $2.35 million for community-based parent training.
3. Master Class Programs: The Fuld National Institute offers professional development programs at $1,200 per person for the EBP Fundamentals Master Class, with group discounts available. Participants receive certificates and one-year access to tools and resources.
4. Federal Grants: The college receives federal grant support including a $4 million HRSA grant for the LPN to BSN Bridge program and other federal funding for nursing education initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ohio State University College of Nursing is an academic college within a public research university that educates nursing professionals across the BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD degree levels, in both online and traditional formats. It supplements degree education with dedicated research and practice centers, including the Fuld National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice, the Golden Buckeye Center, and the Total Health Care Center, and supports additional programs such as the EBP Master Class Series, the EBP-HQ implementation tool, and a Community Health Worker Training Program.

Product overview

The Ohio State University College of Nursing offers a comprehensive portfolio of nursing education programs. The core offerings include Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ranked #1 among public institutions, Traditional Master of Science in Nursing (#4 overall, #1 public), Online Master of Science in Nursing (#1 nationally), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ranked #19 overall. The college also provides specialized pathways including LPN to BSN Bridge, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, and multiple doctoral programs. Key supporting programs include the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice offering EBP Master Classes, credentialing, and the EBP-HQ portal with tools and AI resources. Community-focused initiatives include the Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving, Total Health Care Center, and Community Health Worker Training Program serving over 40 local organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: National institute focused on evidence-based practice education, research, and implementation in nursing and healthcare.

Products and services

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program Accredited baccalaureate nursing degree program preparing students for entry-level nursing practice, offered in online and traditional formats.
• MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) Program Graduate nursing degree program for advanced practice and specialty roles, offered in online and traditional formats.
• DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Program Doctoral nursing degree program focused on clinical practice leadership, offered in online and traditional formats.
• PhD in Nursing Program Research-focused doctoral degree program for nurse scientists, offered in online and traditional formats.
• EBP Master Class Series Continuing education training series on evidence-based practice, delivered through the Fuld National Institute for EBP for nursing professionals and healthcare organizations.
• Community Health Worker Training Program Community-based training program that prepares community health workers for practice in community settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• BSN program ranked #1 among public institutions and #4 overall nationally (2026 U.S. News)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Over 40 Local Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014The Community Health Worker Training Program partners with more than 40 local community organizations to address critical social issues and provide training placements for CHW students.
• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary clinical partner for student training and research collaboration. Provides clinical placement opportunities for nursing students across all programs and hosts collaborative research initiatives including preterm birth prediction studies and NICU caregiving research.
• Farm Science ReviewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership providing community health screenings at the agricultural expo. BSN students provide free health screenings and health education to approximately 450 attendees annually.
• International Universities and Institutions (Costa Rica, Norway, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, Scotland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal education partnerships providing study abroad opportunities for BSN students, collaborative online international learning (COIL) for PhD and neonatal NP students, and faculty exchange programs.
• Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal research center focused on women's, children's and youth health research, hosting faculty researchers and supporting studies on preterm birth, autism, and parenting interventions.
• Nationwide Children's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and clinical partnership in Columbus providing training opportunities and collaborative research in autism care and pediatric health.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)minorOthersAccreditation body for nursing continuing professional development. The college is accredited as a provider of nursing contact hours for professional development programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: Penn Nursing is a top-five peer competing for the same BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD applicants; both are research-intensive institutions with strong NIH funding and top U.S. News rankings.
• University of Michigan School of Nursing: University of Michigan School of Nursing is a direct Big Ten peer offering comparable BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, competing for the same applicant pool and NIH research funding.
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is a top-ranked peer competing directly for the same BSN, MSN, DNP, and online graduate applicants; both schools vie for the #1 national rankings and NIH research funding among nursing colleges.
• Vanderbilt University School of Nursing: Vanderbilt School of Nursing is a top-ranked private peer offering BSN, MSN (including direct-entry), DNP, and PhD programs, comparable in specialty offerings (e.g., nurse anesthesia), NIH research funding, and online graduate scale.
• Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing: Emory's nursing school is a top-ranked research-focused peer offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, comparable in NIH funding scale, brand reputation, and graduate specialty offerings.
• University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing: Pitt Nursing is a top-tier public-institution peer offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, with comparable NIH funding scale and competing for public-school U.S. News rankings.
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing: UNC School of Nursing is a top-ranked public-institution peer offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs; it competes with Ohio State for public-school rankings and NIH research funding.
• Columbia University School of Nursing: Columbia Nursing is a research-intensive peer offering BSN (including accelerated), MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, with comparable urban academic-medical-center partnerships and top-tier brand reputation.
• Duke University School of Nursing: Duke School of Nursing is a direct competitor offering top-ranked BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs, with comparable brand reputation, NIH-funded research portfolio, and online graduate nursing offerings.
• University of Washington School of Nursing: UW School of Nursing is a leading public-institution peer offering top-ranked BSN, DNP, and PhD programs; both compete for public-school rankings and federally funded nursing research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ohiostatenursing
• Facebookfacebook.com/osucollegeofnursing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohiostatenursing
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohiostatenursing

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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