Doctoral (Professional)+2% vs national median1,133 grads tracked
Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University
Ranked 5th of 15 doctoral (professional) programs in Veterinary Medicine by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$87,587
middle 50%: $67,174 – $106,260
Median · 5 years out
$108,290
middle 50%: $85,777 – $133,497
Median · 10 years out
$115,717
middle 50%: $88,636 – $153,805
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 professionals from Purdue University earn $88k annually in their first year. Median earnings reach $108k by year five and $116k by year ten.
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
3.6 yrs
≈ $3,823 total interest
Same major at other universities
Texas A&M University
$115,828 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$111,491 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$108,375 · 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
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
Colorado State University
$102,183 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Purdue University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,628 · 5 yrs out
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