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Zane State College

Zane State College

Zane State College, also referred to as ZSC, is a public, coeducational technical college. It is located in Zanesville, Ohio, United States and was established on September 19, 1969. Its initial name was Muskingum Area Technical Institute. The college was renamed as Muskingum Area Technical College in the year 1972, and finally as Zane State College on June 14, 2004. The college offers associate's degrees in more than 25 technology programs.

The college campus is home to a number of students' clubs and organizations, including Accounting Club, Culinary Arts Club, Human Service Assistant Club, Medical Assisting Club, Physical Therapist Assistant Club and Paralegal Club. Students also take part in various intramural sports based on their personal preferences.

Overview of Zane State College

The campus of Zane State is in Zanesville, OH, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Zane State include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Zane State Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Zane State an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 2,049 students enrolled (1,745 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Every learner puts knowledge to work through experience-based learning provided with a personal touch."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Zane State

Zane State College
1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701-2626
General Phone: (740) 454-2501
http://www.zanestate.edu

Zane State Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management100business management, human resources, marketing, accounting
Computer Science and Engineering79computer support, data processing tech
Medical Support and Technology47medical assistant, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, mental health services tech
Family and Social Work44community organization, human services, child development
Engineering Technician43electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician, environmental control tech
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy36occupational therapist assistant, recreation and leisure studies, sports and fitness management
Security and Law Enforcement29corrections and criminal justice
Therapy and Counseling22physical therapist assistant, mental and social health services, gene therapy
Office and Administration9executive secretary
Cooking and Culinary Arts9chef training
Law8legal assistant
Production Trades3tool and die tech
Education and Teaching2early childhood education
Medical Administration0medical transcription

Number of programs and degrees for Zane State in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree36226
Award of less than 1 academic year684
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14

Zane State Student Body

In 2007-2008, Zane State had a total enrollment of 2,049 students (1,745 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White87%
Black6%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1920%
20-2119%
22-2414%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio100%

Zane State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time72 %

Zane State Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Zanesville, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Zane State Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,855
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,710
Books and supplies$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Zane State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 813300)

Zane State Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year10$59,7543$54,885
Associate professoracademic year3$49,1914$56,468
Assistant professoracademic year3$53,9019$48,930
Instructoracademic year8$40,90613$38,719
All faculty totalacademic year24$51,41929$46,008

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Zane State Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Gene/Genetic Therapy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Zane State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Zane State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Zane State % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Zane State % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Zane State % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Zane State % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Zane State % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Zane State % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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