Veterinary Medicine

First professional degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

CIP 01.80

$95,509Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$123,713Median earnings 4 years after

$111,314Median earnings 5 years after

$163,453Median federal debt

79Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Veterinary Medicine at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $95,509 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 $163,453, about 171% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Veterinary Medicine (First professional degree) at other Tennessee schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate	$98,489	$263,513

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Other programs at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$130,211
Industrial EngineeringMaster's degree$109,778
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$106,707
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$98,640
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$76,302
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$75,316
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,085
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,822
Nuclear EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,724
Education, GeneralDoctoral degree$72,937
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$71,249
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$70,193
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$70,078
LawFirst professional degree$65,905
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$65,756
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$65,298
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$64,386
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$63,801
Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree$63,505
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree$59,501

Frequently asked questions

How much do Veterinary Medicine graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $95,509 one year after graduation and $111,314 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $163,453.

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