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Doctoral (Professional)-1% vs national median1,561 grads tracked

Veterinary Medicine at University of Georgia

Ranked 10th of 15 doctoral (professional) programs in Veterinary Medicine by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$83,207
middle 50%: $60,161 – $98,925
Median · 5 years out
$104,864
middle 50%: $82,457 – $129,939
Median · 10 years out
$115,698
middle 50%: $87,019 – $151,056

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 University of Georgia's doctoral (professional) program in Veterinary Medicine earn a median $83,207 one year after graduating, rising to $115,698 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $105,787 for this field, ranking 10th 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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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
3.8 yrs
≈ $4,020 total interest

Same major at other universities

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$108,375 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$108,290 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$107,997 · 5 yrs out
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
Oregon State University
$103,489 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$103,027 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$102,183 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$100,947 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$100,574 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Georgia

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$165,511 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$133,826 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$121,701 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$120,763 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$115,996 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$115,996 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$115,817 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,805 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,259 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$106,133 · 5 yrs out

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