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Certificate (under 1 year)+2% vs national median1,571 grads tracked

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Cedar Valley College

Ranked 1st of 11 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,954
middle 50%: $26,235 – $44,049
Median · 5 years out
$42,408
middle 50%: $33,462 – $52,275
Median · 10 years out
$46,870
middle 50%: $36,710 – $60,272

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Cedar Valley College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians earn a median $34,954 one year after graduating, rising to $46,870 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $41,591 for this field, ranking 1st of 11 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
9.9 yrs
≈ $11,430 total interest

Same major at other universities

Lone Star College System
$41,591 · 5 yrs out
Palo Alto College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Blue Ridge Community College
$39,655 · 5 yrs out
McLennan Community College
$36,591 · 5 yrs out
Linn-Benton Community College
$34,150 · 5 yrs out
Houston Community College
$34,128 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Cedar Valley College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$77,430 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$64,718 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$64,628 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$64,628 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$62,590 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$58,027 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$57,765 · 5 yrs out

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