Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Ranked 3rd of 3 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians earn a median $23,715 one year after graduating, rising to $31,089 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $38,416 for this field, ranking 3rd of 3 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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