Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Associate's degree · Vet Tech Institute · Pittsburgh, PA

CIP 01.83

$30,990Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,774Median earnings 4 years after
$34,854Median earnings 5 years after
$13,622Median federal debt
141Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Vet Tech Institute earn a median of $30,990 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,460 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,760–$51,774). Median debt is $13,622, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (Associate's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Manor College
Jenkintown
$43,308$19,000
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr
$39,288$18,500
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville
$37,381—
Johnson College
Scranton
$37,373—
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem
$34,335—
YTI Career Institute-York
York
$32,097$14,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians graduates from Vet Tech Institute make?

The median salary is $30,990 one year after graduation and $34,854 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,622.

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