Liberal Arts and Sciences at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 526 students in Zanesville, OH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,942 put Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences program 34% above the national median of $27,616 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 31.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

The $19,000 debt-to-$36,942 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #325 out of 830 programs, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $36,942/yr (34% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$37K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
31.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,356
Out-of-state: $18,340
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,156
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof

About Liberal Arts and Sciences Careers

Your studies in humanities and sciences can lead to a career shaping minds in higher education. As a community college instructor, your days are focused on the classroom. You’ll craft engaging lectures, lead discussions on foundational texts, and spend afternoons in office hours, helping students one-on-one with their essays and research projects. At a four-year university, your role often expands to include original research, meaning you might spend your mornings teaching a seminar and your afternoons in the library archives, contributing new knowledge to your field by writing articles and books.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts and Sciences jobs?
Liberal Arts and Sciences rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 0% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →