Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Associate's degree · Vet Tech Institute of Houston · Houston, TX

CIP 01.83

$30,665Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,785Median earnings 4 years after
$36,681Median earnings 5 years after
$12,000Median federal debt
134Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Vet Tech Institute of Houston earn a median of $30,665 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 $12,000, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Dallas College
Dallas
$40,781$10,397
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands
$38,202—
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio
$36,090$20,330
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
El Paso
$36,090$20,330
Pima Medical Institute-Houston
Houston
$36,090$20,330

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $30,665 one year after graduation and $36,681 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

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