Zane State College
Location and Contact Information
1555 Newark RdZanesville, OH 43701-2626
USA
Main Tel: (740) 454-2501
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Zane State College is located in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. It was founded on September 19, 1969, as the Muskingum Area Technical Institute. In 1972, it became Muskingum Area Technical College. On June 14, 2004, it was christened Zane State College. Before moving to its current location, Zane State College shared the campus of Ohio University-Zanesville. The college offers more than 25 associate degree programs and several certificate programs through its various academic divisions.
Zane State College is home to many student clubs and professional organizations such as the Business Professionals of America, Paralegal Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Criminal Justice Club, International Association of Administrative Professionals, Student Senate, Administrative Office Assistant Club, Information Technology Club, and Physical Therapist Assistant Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, business and management, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, engineering technician, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,685 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Zane State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $4,261 |
| Institutional Grant | 17% | $2,508 |
| Federal Grant | 66% | $3,577 |
| Pell Grant | 66% | $3,556 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $774 |
| State or Local Grant | 55% | $1,969 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 55% | $5,159 |
| Federal Loan | 55% | $5,097 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $6,806 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Zane State College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belmont Technical College | Saint Clairsville, OH | 1,798 |
| 2 | Southeast Technical Institute | Sioux Falls, SD | 2,138 |
| 3 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson, CT | 1,947 |
| 4 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | 4,385 |
| 5 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC | 2,737 |
| 6 | Southern State Community College | Hillsboro, OH | 2,584 |
| 7 | Edison State Community College | Piqua, OH | 3,343 |
| 8 | Marshall Community and Technical College | Huntington, WV | 2,534 |
| 9 | Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | 2,048 |
| 10 | Terra State Community College | Fremont, OH | 2,659 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 330 | 28 |
| < 1 year certificate | 85 | 9 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 10 | 8 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 57 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,224 in 2009-2010 (1,944 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Human Services
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- 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
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Gene/Genetic Therapy
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant