Veterinary Medicine

First professional degree · Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LA

CIP 01.80

$90,484Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$116,717Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$162,000Median federal debt

114Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median of $90,484 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 $162,000, about 179% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Other programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Construction ManagementMaster's degree$105,934
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$98,275
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$93,988
Construction ManagementPost-baccalaureate certificate$82,941
Education, OtherDoctoral degree$79,901
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,915
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,238
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$75,311
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,786
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsGraduate certificate$69,568
Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree$68,454
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,552
LawFirst professional degree$67,339
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$67,086
Construction ManagementBachelor's degree$66,934
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$66,564
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$65,285
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$60,719
Landscape ArchitectureBachelor's degree$60,668
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$59,290

Frequently asked questions

How much do Veterinary Medicine graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make?

The median salary is $90,484 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $162,000.

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