by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at DCTC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, DCTC as a strong choice for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, coming in at #47 out of 165 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 47 of 165 |
| Best Schools in Minnesota | 2 of 4 |
| Best Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level available for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians at DCTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 40 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Dakota County Technical College awarded 40 associate’s degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians.
DCTC is a solid choice among schools offering veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota | 2 |
| Best Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Associate Degree Schools | 44 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,565 | $5,759 |
| Fees | $920 | $920 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians associate’s degree graduates at DCTC are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota County Technical College with a associate’s in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
DCTC awarded 40 associate’s degrees in veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
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