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Doctoral (Professional)-3% vs national median2,120 grads tracked

Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University

Ranked 13th of 15 doctoral (professional) programs in Veterinary Medicine by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$76,107
middle 50%: $51,947 – $100,117
Median · 5 years out
$102,183
middle 50%: $76,235 – $133,437
Median · 10 years out
$113,790
middle 50%: $79,891 – $152,990

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Veterinary Medicine (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Colorado State University's doctoral (professional) program in Veterinary Medicine earn a median $76,107 one year after graduating, rising to $113,790 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $105,787 for this field, ranking 13th of 15 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4 yrs
≈ $4,343 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$107,848 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$105,787 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$105,244 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$104,864 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$103,489 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$103,027 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$100,947 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$100,574 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Colorado State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$212,009 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$135,185 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$131,863 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$125,457 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Bachelor's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$115,842 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$108,642 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$107,710 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$106,687 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$106,500 · 5 yrs out

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