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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

Veterinary Medicine doctorate students at the University of Georgia see $83k median starting salaries. Earnings reach $116k by the tenth year.

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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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

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