by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 42 degrees and certificates in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 71% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $30,459 one year after completing, rising to $38,947 after four years.
A major in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other involves the study of Any Instructional Program In Veterinary Or Animal Health Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other draws strong interest, with 42 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 23.
By level, the 42 awards include 30 associate degrees and 12 master’s degrees.
Women earned 95% of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (40 of 42). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (24) and multiracial (3).
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees. It also ranks veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other schools within 1 state. In all, 3 colleges offer veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other credential is the associate degree: 30 of the 42 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other call most for Active Listening, Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Deductive Reasoning.
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How long a veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 30 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 12 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other, at 53.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 53.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 17.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 13.4% |
| Some college courses | 6.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.2% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other, with an average median salary of $47,744; the strongest outlook belongs to Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Animal Care Technician (Animal Care Tech), Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech), Veterinarian Technician (Vet Tech) and Veterinary X-Ray Operator.
The occupation related to veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other with the most projected jobs is Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, at 1,855,145.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,855,145 | -4.7% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1,136,691 | 13.0% |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other graduates earn a median $30,459 one year after completing their program, $38,947 after four years and $36,429 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,459 |
| 4 years | $38,947 |
| 5 years | $36,429 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, other, with a median salary of $48,340.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $48,340 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,148 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other has 1 similar major in the Agriculture field; the largest is Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (8,874). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 8,874 |
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