# Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's degree)

CIP 01.83. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/veterinary-animal-health-technologies-technicians

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $41,954 across 11 colleges (middle half $40,816–$46,669); median federal debt $26,323
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Medical Technologies Technicians: median $63,545 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 18% | $62,930 | 2.7% |
| Radiologic Technologists And Technicians | 10% | $80,110 | 5% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 10% | $96,590 | 13.9% |
| Other Life Scientists | 6% | not reported | — |
| Respiratory Therapists | 5% | $82,280 | 8.5% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 5% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 3% | $95,480 | 7.7% |
| Veterinary Technologists And Technicians | 3% | $47,380 | 9.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $81,220 (107) |
| NY | — | $77,561 (127) |
| TX | — | $68,216 (112) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. St Petersburg College (FL): $61,428
2. University of Massachusetts-Amherst (MA): $59,298
3. Michigan State University (MI): $46,669
4. Purdue University (IN): $45,935
5. North Dakota State University (ND): $44,457
6. Wilson College (PA): $41,954
7. SUNY College of Technology at Canton (NY): $41,426
8. Murray State University (KY): $40,839
9. Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TX): $40,816
10. Morehead State University (KY): $38,347
11. Mississippi State University (MS): $36,617

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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