Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,560 | $28,653 to $35,997 | 58 | 26% |
| Associate's Degree | $42,059 | $37,380 to $45,638 | 135 | 85% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,132 | $38,579 to $45,566 | 14 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +9% (2024 to 2034), about 63,900 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,320 | +8.7% | 22,200 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $45,980 | +9.1% | 14,300 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.