Best Trade Schools in Zanesville, Ohio

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Zanesville. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Ohio.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Zanesville, Ohio

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH 1.1 miles away BOC Score 75.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 19.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $70,528 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

Newark, OH 24.4 miles away BOC Score 71.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 83.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 615
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,534 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education

Zanesville, OH 2.4 miles away BOC Score 64.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 72.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 867
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,648 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Denison University

Granville, OH 28.1 miles away BOC Score 61.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 79.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 8
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,838 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 24.3 miles away BOC Score 56.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 27.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 521
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,751 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 1.1 miles away BOC Score 51.7
Tuition $6,006 - $13,935
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49.3%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 168
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $41,949 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH 14.9 miles away BOC Score 48.0
Tuition $32,665 - $44,658
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 81.8%
  • Graduation rate: 54.5%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 92
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,429 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Ohio.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
175.0Contact school for pricing$70,52820%Yes*1 mi
271.2Contact school for pricing$46,53483%—24 mi
364.1Contact school for pricing$53,64872%—2 mi
456.8Contact school for pricing$59,75127%Yes*24 mi
551.7$6,006 - $13,935$41,94949%Yes*1 mi
651.6Contact school for pricing$21,863Not reported—23 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Ohio are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Ohio is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Annual Wage by Trade - Zanesville, OH's most-employed trades
Median annual wage by trade in Zanesville, OH, BLS OEWS May 2025Plumbers $63330; HVAC technicians $62510; Truck drivers $59800; Culinary workers $53990; Dental assistants $47970.Plumbers$63,330HVAC technicians$62,510Truck drivers$59,800Culinary workers$53,990Dental assistants$47,970
Trades ranked by local employment (BLS QCEW); wages are median annual pay (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; metro area where reported, otherwise statewide).
Median annual wage by trade in Zanesville, OH
TradeMedian annual wage
Plumbers$63,330
HVAC technicians$62,510
Truck drivers$59,800
Culinary workers$53,990
Dental assistants$47,970
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Zanesville, Ohio
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Zanesville, Ohio (College Scorecard)Ohio University-Zanesville Campus $70528; Central Ohio Technical College $59751; Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education $53648; Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County $46534; Zane State College $41949; Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath $21863.Ohio University-Zanesville C...$70,528Central Ohio Technical College$59,751Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education$53,648Career and Technology Educat...$46,534Zane State College$41,949Ohio State School of Cosmeto...$21,863
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Zanesville, Ohio
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus$70,528
Central Ohio Technical College$59,751
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education$53,648
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County$46,534
Zane State College$41,949
Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath$21,863

Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Zanesville

Among the Zanesville, OH area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $47,970 to $63,330 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. Published tuition across the trade-relevant schools serving Zanesville ranges from $6,006 to $13,935 per year (IPEDS and College Scorecard); schools that do not publish a rate are marked “Contact school for pricing” in the table below. Typical culinary worker training runs 1-2 years (culinary school or apprenticeship) (TradeCareerPath program data).

Trade Schools in Nearby Cities

Ohio Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Carpenter4.5%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Construction Worker7.3%
Welder2.2%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Tower Technician8.6%
Electrician9.5%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Gunsmith2.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Maintenance Technician3.8%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
EKG Technician3.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Optician2.9%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%
Personal Trainer11.9%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%
Dog Trainer5.1%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

Next Steps

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)