by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2021-2022, veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians was the 126th most popular major nationwide with 8,951 degrees awarded.
This year's Best Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Schools ranking compares 41 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians rankings further below.
New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. In addition to these basic veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians program qualifications, to serve in some veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians careers, special certification may be required outside of your degree.
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians degree levels vary. Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians degree you can get. The type of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians degree you choose will determine how long it takes to get your diploma.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
Recently graduated veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians students earned an average of $24,201 in <nil>. Earnings can range from as low as $9,095 to as high as $50,281. As you might expect, salaries for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 8,929 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other | 22 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 8,178 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 8,140 |
| Horticulture | 3,591 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,468 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,152 |
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