Best Schools for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median of $43,453 within four years of graduating, ranking #195 out of 283 tracked majors — 31% below the median across all fields. There are 13 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major.

Where you study matters: University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates earn $59,298 while University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates earn $23,659 — a $35,639 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Schools

$43,453

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#195

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Public vs Private: Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Public (11 schools)

$41,806

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (2 schools)

$41,954

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $148 more in early earnings on average for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians by State

Top Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$45,935

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $37,856 (11)

Acceptance: 50.3%

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public

Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA · Private

$41,954

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

2yr: $32,391 (26)

Acceptance: 90.0%

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Canton, NY · Public

Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

$40,816

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 92.3%

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

$36,617

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

2yr: $30,771 (20)

Acceptance: 76.3%

#11

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Public

$23,659

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 62.3%

#12

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA · Public

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN · Private

$27,048

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 59.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #1 for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians with median graduate earnings of $59,298 within four years of graduating. There are 13 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians graduates earn?

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians graduates earn an average of $43,453 within four years of graduating. This is 31% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $23,659 to $59,298 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians program?

The average acceptance rate across Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians programs is 76.6%. The most selective program is at Purdue University-Main Campus with a 50.3% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians?

Private Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians programs average $41,954 in early earnings vs $41,806 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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