Veterinary Medicine

First professional degree · Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS

CIP 01.80

$93,100Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$119,983Median earnings 4 years after

$113,136Median earnings 5 years after

$208,940Median federal debt

121Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University earn a median of $93,100 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 $208,940, about 224% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Kansas State University

Agricultural Business and ManagementMaster's degree$96,774
Food Science and TechnologyMaster's degree$90,394
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$80,723
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,758
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,938
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,724
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,492
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$76,385
Agricultural and Food Products ProcessingBachelor's degree$76,052
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree$74,253
Architectural EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,091
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,627
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,300
Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's degree$64,644
Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's degree$63,239
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$63,227
Food Science and TechnologyBachelor's degree$62,479
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree$61,696
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralDoctoral degree$61,403
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$60,155

Frequently asked questions

How much do Veterinary Medicine graduates from Kansas State University make?

The median salary is $93,100 one year after graduation and $113,136 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $208,940.

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