Veterinary Medicine

First professional degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 01.80

$94,962Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$128,327Median earnings 4 years after

$114,498Median earnings 5 years after

$185,720Median federal debt

148Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $94,962 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,316 four years after graduating (middle half: $98,934–$172,192). Median debt is $185,720, about 196% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$111,285
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$99,929
Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree$97,641
Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree$93,602
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$93,386
StatisticsMaster's degree$88,707
ChemistryDoctoral degree$85,131
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$79,034
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$78,856
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree$78,423
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,038
Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree$73,537
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,326
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$68,206
Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree$67,827
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$67,559
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$67,142
Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree$66,109
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$62,468
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyDoctoral degree$61,064

Frequently asked questions

How much do Veterinary Medicine graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $94,962 one year after graduation and $114,498 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $185,720.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.