Education - Post-Secondary

Mid-East Career and Technology Centers offers career and technical education to high school students and adults. It provides hands-on training in various fields, preparing students for both college and careers.

The Zanesville campus offers career-focused education and specialized training in a variety of fields, including nursing, CDL truck operation, and emergency medical services, alongside academic coursework. Students gain practical experience in lab settings, often participating in learning opportunities with local employers.

Mid-East’s adult education programs provide career development and training for adults in the Muskingum County region. The school actively collaborates with local employers to provide students with valuable work-based learning experiences and job placement opportunities. 

Muskingum University is a liberal arts and sciences college with 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students from 22 states and 13 countries. Forty-four academic majors are offered, including 13 interdisciplinary majors, and nine pre-professional programs are offered.

MU was ranked first among Ohio universities for Best Value and Top Performers in Social Mobility for the Regional Midwest by the U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 Best Colleges Guide.

For students living on campus, there are seven residence halls, multiple townhouses, sorority and fraternity houses, social clubs, special program houses, and an apartment building.

Muskingum is a member of the NCAA Division III, and has 22 NCAA Division III varsity sports, competing in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The university also offers 15 intramural sports and recreational activities.

Ohio University Zanesville provides the education of a major research university, while maintaining the individualized attention of a small, liberal arts college. The Zanesville campus serves 1,923 commuter students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Thirteen complete degree programs are offered on the Zanesville campus. These include four associate degrees and nine baccalaureate degrees. In addition, Ohio University Zanesville offers the first two years of study in more than 107 academic areas, allowing students to start locally before moving to the main campus or another four-year university of their choosing.

Ohio University Zanesville provides a high-quality educational experience complete with academic advising, tutoring, and specialized testing services. Our facilities feature wireless internet access, a cafeteria, a coffee café, a bookstore, a library with vast electronic databases and resources, a fitness center, and the Collegial Woods walking trails.

Zane State College (ZSC) has one of the highest graduation rates for two-year colleges in the U.S.  and has also been recognized as one of the Top 30 Community Colleges in the nation.

ZSC offers 33 academic programs and 21 Occupational Skills Programs. Programs are designed to offer experience-based learning. Approximately 3,600 students attend Zane State College. While smaller than urban counterparts, Zane State’s enrollment in engineering technology programs is comparable to program enrollment at much larger community colleges.

In 2014, ZSC opened the doors of its new Advanced Science and Technology Center. A variety of STEM programs were added to the curriculum, with a focus on hands-on training and industry-relevant skills. Zane State College actively fosters STEM partnerships to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These partnerships involve collaborations with local schools, businesses, and community leaders to create engaging STEM learning experiences and career pathways.