Doctor’s Degrees in Veterinary Medicine
Education Levels of Veterinary Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,466 people earned their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in veterinary medicine at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Doctor’s Degree | 3,466 |
Graduate Certificate | 89 |
Earnings of Veterinary Medicine Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine is $99,897. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $98,863 and the high is $102,301.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for veterinary medicine majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine. About 82.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 616 |
Women | 2,850 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of veterinary medicine doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 169 |
Black or African American | 91 |
Hispanic or Latino | 350 |
White | 2,551 |
International Students | 32 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 273 |
Most Popular Veterinary Medicine Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for veterinary medicine students seekinga doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Ohio State. About 83% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 99,897.
Iowa State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Iowa State. About 83% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Iowa State University veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Colorado State. About 84% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Fort Collins veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
University of California - Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from UC Davis. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,897.
The 5th most popular school in the country for veterinary medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 78% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 99,897.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from UIUC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
Virginia Tech is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Virginia Tech. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,897.
The 8th most popular school in the country for veterinary medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Wazzu. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Washington State University veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
Kansas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from K -State. Of these students, 74% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Kansas State University veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from UPenn. Of these students, 83% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pennsylvania veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
The 11th most popular school in the country for veterinary medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lincoln Memorial University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from LMU. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lincoln Memorial University veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Auburn. About 83% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine at Auburn University make a median salary of 99,897.
The 12th most popular school in the country for veterinary medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from UGA. About 80% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Georgia veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
Michigan State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Michigan State. Of these students, 80% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine at Michigan State University make a median salary of 99,897.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Mizzou. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mizzou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,897.
The 16th most popular school in the country for veterinary medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern University - Glendale. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Midwestern University - Glendale. About 88% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Midwestern University - Glendale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $99,897.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Cornell. About 91% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Cornell University veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
The 18th most popular school in the country for veterinary medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from UF. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine at University of Florida make a median salary of 99,897.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in veterinary medicine. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Western University of Health Sciences veterinary medicine graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $99,897.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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