Associate+5% vs national median400 grads tracked
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Parkland College
Ranked 11th of 46 associate programs in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$38,672
middle 50%: $33,141 – $44,919
Median · 5 years out
$43,664
middle 50%: $36,124 – $52,518
Median · 10 years out
$46,663
middle 50%: $35,737 – $57,341
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Veterinary technology graduates from Parkland College earn a median of $38,672 in their first year. Median earnings reach $46,663 by year 10.
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
9.4 yrs
≈ $10,583 total interest
Same major at other universities
Ulster County Community College
$45,515 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
$45,382 · 5 yrs out
Portland Community College
$45,187 · 5 yrs out
Cedar Valley College
$44,578 · 5 yrs out
Joliet Junior College
$44,119 · 5 yrs out
Blue Ridge Community College
$43,820 · 5 yrs out
Lone Star College System
$43,211 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
$43,161 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$42,109 · 5 yrs out
Genesee Community College
$41,544 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
$41,525 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Western Community College
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Parkland College
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$105,907 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$71,774 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,723 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$63,208 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$62,468 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$61,926 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$59,120 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$58,796 · 5 yrs out
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