Best Mobile App Development Schools Near Zanesville, OH (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Zanesville, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering mobile app development programs, with tuition ranging from $37,158 to $49,858 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 mobile app development-related role is Software Developer at a median $114,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mobile App Development Schools to Zanesville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mobile app development programs near Zanesville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Zanesville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 24.3 miles from Zanesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,168
Avg net price $9,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 37.6 miles from Zanesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 51.6 miles from Zanesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 51.7 miles from Zanesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 65.4 miles from Zanesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 71.1 miles from Zanesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 71.8 miles from Zanesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 80.9 miles from Zanesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio mobile app development page.

Mobile App Development Wages Near Zanesville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Software Developer$114,090
Web DeveloperN/A
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$98,000
Web and Digital Interface Designer$83,360

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

MetricValueSource
Population24,726Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,085Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mobile app development schools are near Zanesville, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mobile app development programs near Zanesville. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (24.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Belmont College (56.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mobile app development roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mobile app development-related roles in Ohio are: Software Developer ($114,090), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($98,000), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($83,360). 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 mobile app development 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 mobile app development?

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.

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Other Programs Available in Zanesville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Zanesville:

Data verified: August 31, 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.

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