veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians Associate Degrees
There are 274 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,051 degrees were awarded toveterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,600 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,341 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 514 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,563 |
Earnings of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians of $32,594 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,096 |
| 4 years | $32,594 |
| 5 years | $36,273 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. About 92.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 330 |
| Women | 4,011 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,674 | 61.6% |
| Asian | 109 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,073 | 24.7% |
| Black or African American | 143 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 176 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 117 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 12 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 293 colleges that offer a associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. Learn more about the most popular below:
Dallas College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 287 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Juan College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. This school awarded 220 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Central University-Caguas is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 216 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Technical College is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 209 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Platt College-Los Angeles is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 190 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 163 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 156 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Houston is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 123 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vet Tech Institute comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vet Tech Institute of Houston comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Blue Ridge Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Business College-Indianapolis is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 102 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
High Desert Medical College is a popular choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 100 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. This school awarded 100 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 9,026 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other | 25 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,608 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.