Veterinary Medicine

First professional degree · University of Georgia · Athens, GA

CIP 01.80

$96,208Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$134,085Median earnings 4 years after

$122,677Median earnings 5 years after

$140,312Median federal debt

116Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Veterinary Medicine at University of Georgia earn a median of $96,208 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 $140,312, about 146% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at University of Georgia

Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree$138,375
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$118,821
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's degree$117,869
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesMaster's degree$117,057
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$110,583
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$103,513
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree$94,478
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasDoctoral degree$83,741
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$82,229
Food Science and TechnologyMaster's degree$82,065
MarketingMaster's degree$79,634
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$79,546
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesDoctoral degree$79,481
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsDoctoral degree$78,219
Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree$78,190
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,882
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$77,610
LawFirst professional degree$76,702
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,872
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,327

Frequently asked questions

How much do Veterinary Medicine graduates from University of Georgia make?

The median salary is $96,208 one year after graduation and $122,677 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $140,312.

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