by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians. This is a decrease of 71% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,482 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,814 for all veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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The veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians program at UMass Amherst awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Amherst does not offer an online option for its veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Associate’s in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from UMass Amherst in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a associate's in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 82 |
| Agricultural Production | 61 |
| Food Science Technology | 37 |
| Animal Science | 26 |
| Horticulture | 20 |
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