Compare 6 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. programs in the South. Average earnings: $32,876.
With top graduates earning $35,654, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $3K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Topping the list, Morehead State University's program delivers $35,654 in median earnings, compared to the regional average of $32,876. Texas A & M University-Kingsville follows at $34,474, while Mississippi State University rounds out the top three at $34,058—demonstrating that program-level factors drive outcomes across these specialized healthcare programs.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Morehead State University graduates borrow $22,250 and face a 23.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Challenging' category. When parent loans are included, families at Morehead State carry a 35.4% burden—still the best option among these programs where debt loads create significant financial pressure.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $35,654 | 21 | $22,250 | Challenging | $10,050 | High | |
| #2 | $34,474 | 20 | $22,934 | High | $14,224 | High | |
| #3 | $34,058 | 30 | $22,142 | High | $25,567 | High | |
| #4 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $31,553 | 123 | $20,500 | High | $18,465 | High |
| #5 | $30,771 | 20 | $31,000 | High | $17,705 | High | |
| #6 | Lincoln Memorial UniversityPrivate | $30,747 | 16 | $20,000 | High | $14,000 | 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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