Zane State College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Zanesville, OH (2026)
Zanesville, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,128 to $16,744 per year for indexed programs. Zanesville has a population of about 24,726. Median household income is $39,085 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Zanesville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Zanesville. Distances are calculated from Zanesville city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- 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 outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Zanesville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ohio University-Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Published tuition$7,272 - $16,744
Online programsYes
Washington State Community College
Published tuition$4,128 - $13,539
Online programsYes
MyComputerCareer at Columbus
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Zanesville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $110,480 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $97,570 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,070 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,320 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $163,640 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $70,080 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,720 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 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.
Zanesville at a Glance
| 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) |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Muskingum County | 30 workers, 29 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Zanesville-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Newark, OH – 23.2 mi away (78,563 pop)
- Lancaster, OH – 35.2 mi away (43,726 pop)
- Mount Vernon, OH – 38.3 mi away (21,670 pop)
- Pickerington, OH – 40.3 mi away (20,069 pop)
- Reynoldsburg, OH – 41.4 mi away (37,449 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Zanesville, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Zanesville. The closest is Zane State College in Zanesville, OH (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is MyComputerCareer at Columbus (47.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Ohio are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,640), Computer Network Architect ($131,070), Information Security Analyst ($110,480). Wages for Zanesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Newark instead of Zanesville?
Newark, OH is 23.2 miles from Zanesville and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Zanesville an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
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.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
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.
Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs
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- Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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- Main Cybersecurity degree guide
- Online Cybersecurity programs in Ohio
- Cybersecurity programs by state
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.