U.S. median for this major: $41,954.
College Scorecard field of study; 25 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 37% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,662.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,591. College Scorecard.
PU Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Indiana colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses PU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,098 | $21,717 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $6,241 | $26,587 | 2.6 years |
| $48–75k | $9,438 | $40,206 | 3.9 years |
| $75–110k | $18,177 | $77,434 | 7.4 years |
| $110k+ | $22,742 | $96,881 | 9.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (64% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,935) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,401 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
What families pay at PU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About PU
- Acceptance rate: 50% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 83% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $72,424
- Full cost breakdown · all 112 majors · overview
PU Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians questions
How much do PU Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians graduates earn?
Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians graduates of Purdue University earn a median $45,935 four years after graduating and $43,747 one year after. The U.S. median for Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians graduates across 11 colleges is $41,954.
How much debt do PU Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians graduates of Purdue University is $17,098, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,662.
Where does PU rank for Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians in Indiana?
Of 1 Indiana colleges reporting Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians graduate earnings, Purdue University ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Purdue University Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/majors/veterinary-animal-health-technologies-technicians (College Scorecard and BLS data).