Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst MA · Public | $59,298 |
| 2 | Michigan State University MI · Public | $46,669 |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus IN · Public | $45,935 |
| 4 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus ND · Public | $44,457 |
| 5 | Wilson College PA · Private | $41,954 |
| 6 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton NY · Public | $41,426 |
| 7 | Murray State University KY · Public | $40,839 |
| 8 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville TX · Public | $40,816 |
| 9 | Morehead State University KY · Public | $38,347 |
| 10 | Mississippi State University MS · Public | $36,617 |
| 11 | University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo PR · Public | $23,659 |
Is Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Worth It?
Proceed With a Plan
Be honest with yourself about the money on Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. At an average $36,405 four years out, the payback can be long, especially at a pricey school. That doesn't make the field a mistake - it means the cost side has to be managed tightly, so lean toward low debt.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 13 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is Purdue University-Main Campus, where graduates pull $43,747 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.