Location: Zanesville, OH•In-State Tuition: $5,856•Out-of-State Tuition: $11,466
Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,946
32nd percentile
25th percentile in Ohio
Median Debt
$10,334
30% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.22 ManageableSample: 21 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Zane State's electrical engineering technology program starts slow but shows remarkable momentum, with graduates nearly doubling their earnings from $47,946 to $76,777 over four years. That 60% growth trajectory is striking, though the small sample size means you're looking at fewer than 30 graduates' experiences. The real question is whether your student can weather that initial earning period—first-year pay sits 25th percentile among Ohio programs, meaning three-quarters of similar programs start higher.

The debt picture offers some reassurance: at $10,334, it's lower than both the state median ($17,609) and national average ($14,710), creating a manageable 0.22 debt-to-earnings ratio even with those modest starting wages. For context, Ohio programs like Stark State launch graduates at $109,000, but Zane State's trajectory suggests later-career earnings may close that gap considerably. The low debt means your student isn't gambling with high stakes during those crucial early years.

The limited data makes this harder to evaluate confidently, but the math works if your student can accept below-market starting pay in exchange for strong growth potential and minimal debt burden. The program's value depends heavily on landing in one of those upward-trending career paths rather than plateauing near the initial earnings level.

Where Zane State College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electrical engineering technologies/technicians associates's programs nationally

Zane State CollegeOther electrical engineering technologies/technicians programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Zane State College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Zane State College earns $48k — 32th percentile among electrical engineering technologies/technicians associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Zane State College$47,946$76,777+60%
Bismarck State College$89,460$97,691+9%
Victoria College$63,908$85,672+34%
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College$67,406$79,181+17%
DeVry University-Ohio$58,056$52,465-10%

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (32 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Zane State CollegeZanesville$5,856$47,946$76,777$10,3340.22
Stark State CollegeNorth Canton$4,670$109,198—$11,0830.10
DeVry University-OhioColumbus$17,488$58,056$52,465$28,7820.50
National Median—$54,852—$14,7100.27

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electrical engineering technologies/technicians graduates

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

$79,830/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

$65,040/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

$56,600/yrJobs growth:

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Zane State College, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 21 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.