Compare 9 Animal Training. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $39,319. Top programs: $47,871+.
The highest-earning Animal Training program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $28K earnings gap across 9 ranked programs—from $20,140 to $47,871—the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Where you study animal training matters far more than where U.S. News ranks the school overall.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence leads all Animal Training programs, with graduates earning $47,871—well above the $39,319 national average. Close behind, The University of Findlay (Ohio) delivers $46,301 and Midway University (Kentucky) $45,192. Three smaller, lesser-known schools outpacing the field is exactly the kind of result prestige-based thinking misses. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Midway University offers the strongest student debt picture among ranked programs: graduates borrow $21,301 and face a 12.9% payment burden, rating 'Manageable' on the GPS affordability scale. For comparison, William Woods University graduates carry a 27.0% student burden—more than double—on lower earnings of $33,757. In Animal Training, choosing the right program can mean the difference between a manageable repayment and one that risks outpacing your income.
Highest program earnings: $47,871
Strong outcomes ($47,871) with 91% acceptance rate
12.9% payment burden | Manageable (12–18% of discretionary)
25.3% family burden | Lowest among ranked programs with GPS data
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $47,871 | 7 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #2 | The University Of FindlayPrivate | $46,301 | 23 | $25,439 | Manageable | $30,702 | High |
| #3 | Midway UniversityPrivate | $45,192 | 19 | $21,301 | Manageable | $17,812 | High |
| #4 | $42,973 | 6 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | High | |
| #5 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $40,047 | 23 | $23,163 | Challenging | $22,725 | High |
| #6 | $39,595 | 75 | $20,000 | Manageable | $36,000 | High | |
| #7 | $37,996 | 20 | $19,500 | Manageable | $12,719 | High | |
| #8 | William Woods UniversityPrivate | $33,757 | 13 | $21,983 | High | $13,469 | High |
| #9 | Asbury UniversityPrivate | $20,140 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
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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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