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.
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.
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.
Its open admissions system makes Zane State an attractive choice for many applicants.
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.
Zane State College
1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701-2626
General Phone: (740) 454-2501
http://www.zanestate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 100 | business management, human resources, marketing, accounting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 79 | computer support, data processing tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 47 | medical assistant, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, mental health services tech |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | community organization, human services, child development |
| Engineering Technician | 43 | electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician, environmental control tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 36 | occupational therapist assistant, recreation and leisure studies, sports and fitness management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | physical therapist assistant, mental and social health services, gene therapy |
| Office and Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 9 | chef training |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Production Trades | 3 | tool and die tech |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | early childhood education |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Zane State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 362 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 68 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Zane State had a total enrollment of 2,049 students (1,745 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 72 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $59,754 | 3 | $54,885 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $49,191 | 4 | $56,468 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $53,901 | 9 | $48,930 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $40,906 | 13 | $38,719 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $51,419 | 29 | $46,008 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Zane State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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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