Zanesville, Ohio has a population of about 24,726. The city’s median household income is $39,085 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 61 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Zanesville, with tuition ranging from $5,300 to $17,575 per year for indexed programs. In Ohio, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,450 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 61 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Zanesville. Distances are calculated from Zanesville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville, OH | 1.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Zane State College | Zanesville, OH | 1.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | 14.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH | 24.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | Newark, OH | 24.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | 28.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster, OH | 33.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hocking College | Nelsonville, OH | 37.2 mi | $5,300 - $17,575 | – |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, OH | 37.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | 43.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $94,990 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $95,190 |
| Financial Manager | $133,450 |
| Human Resources Manager | $129,320 |
| Management Analyst | $81,590 |
| Project Management Specialist | $96,890 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,640 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,790 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $62,820 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,726 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $39,085 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 13.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Muskingum County | 471 workers, 61 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 61 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Zanesville. The closest is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus in Zanesville, OH (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Ohio University-Main Campus (43.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Ohio are: Financial Manager ($133,450), Human Resources Manager ($129,320), Project Management Specialist ($96,890). Wages for Zanesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Newark, OH is 23.2 miles from Zanesville and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Zanesville’s median household income of $39,085 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Zanesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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