by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 1 degrees and certificates in Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other. Graduates earn a median $41,594 one year after completing, rising to $57,669 after four years.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other draws strong interest, with 1 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other degrees, an average of 1 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1.
All 1 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Biology, Medicine and Dentistry and English Language. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other, at 62.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 62.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 13.9% |
| Master’s degree | 11.0% |
| First professional degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other, with an average median salary of $64,561; the strongest outlook belongs to Veterinarians, at 13.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Animal Anatomist, Horse Doctor, Large Animal Veterinarian (Large Animal Vet) and Veterinary Medicine Scientist (Vet Medicine Scientist).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other, at 3,199,646.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 3,199,646 | 13.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Animal Scientists | 77,353 | -1.4% |
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other graduates earn a median $41,594 one year after completing their program, $57,669 after four years and $107,990 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,594 |
| 4 years | $57,669 |
| 5 years | $107,990 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to veterinary biomedical and clinical sciences, other is Animal Scientists, with a median salary of $93,823.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Veterinarians | $53,196 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other has 9 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 970 degrees a year; the largest are Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General (740), Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health (63) and Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (47). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
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