Compare 81 Animal Health. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $40,588. Top programs: $56,557+.
Animal Health programs produce graduates earning between $45,225 and $56,557—an $11K spread that demonstrates meaningful program-level variation. Across 81 ranked programs, the top performers combine strong outcomes with accessible admissions, proving that program choice matters more than institutional prestige in this specialized field.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst leads with Animal Health graduates earning $56,557, followed closely by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo at $52,909. The average across all programs is $40,588, yet these regional public programs significantly outperform the field while maintaining reasonable admission rates of 58% and 30% respectively.
Debt burden reveals the complete picture. Cal State Fresno graduates borrow $14,505 and face just an 8.2% payment burden, earning the 'Good' affordability rating. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31, students can manage loan payments comfortably while building their veterinary careers.
Highest program earnings: $56,557
Strong outcomes ($56,557) with 58% acceptance
8.2% payment burden | Good
16.0% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $56,557 | 32 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $52,909 | 174 | $18,500 | Good | $35,000 | High | |
| #3 | $50,777 | 207 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #4 | $50,159 | 76 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $49,742 | 132 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #6 | $48,199 | 50 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | High | |
| #7 | $48,123 | 107 | $22,142 | Good | $25,567 | High | |
| #8 | $47,979 | 81 | $20,500 | Good | $32,529 | High | |
| #9 | $47,937 | 98 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $47,873 | 91 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | High |
| #11 | $47,576 | 55 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $47,285 | 226 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #13 | $47,096 | 96 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,324 | High | |
| #14 | $46,801 | 98 | $14,505 | Good | $12,050 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $46,665 | 18 | $21,500 | Manageable | $15,803 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $46,475 | 128 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #17 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $45,763 | 131 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #18 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $45,450 | 102 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | High |
| #19 | $45,332 | 68 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #20 | $45,225 | 107 | $16,000 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $44,947 | 72 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $44,237 | 19 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,092 | Challenging | |
| #23 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $44,164 | 19 | $19,620 | Manageable | $30,126 | High |
| #24 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $44,097 | 225 | $21,250 | Manageable | $27,283 | High |
| #25 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $44,079 | 48 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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