Compare 13 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $41,035. Top programs: $59,298+.
The highest-earning Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $32K earnings gap across 13 programs—from $27K to $59K—the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Where you study this field matters far more than how the school ranks overall.
Topping the list, University of Massachusetts-Amherst's program delivers $59,298 in median earnings—well above the $41K field average and more than $13K ahead of second-ranked Michigan State University ($46,669). Both are public universities, and both outperform private alternatives in this ranking. Program quality, not prestige, separates the leaders.
Debt burden matters as much as earnings. UMass-Amherst graduates borrow $22,763 in student loans and face just an 8.5% payment burden—landing in the 'Good' category, meaning loan payments are manageable for most graduates. Purdue is close behind at 11.4%, also 'Good.' By contrast, Morehead State carries a 19.3% burden, a meaningful difference when planning your financial future. Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →: https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs
Highest program earnings: $59,298
Strong outcomes ($59,298) with 60% acceptance rate
8.5% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
19.8% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $59,298 | 7 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $46,669 | 22 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #3 | $45,935 | 22 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #4 | $44,457 | 24 | $23,199 | Manageable | $14,621 | High | |
| #5 | Wilson CollegePrivate | $41,954 | 27 | $26,328 | Challenging | $22,000 | High |
| #6 | $41,426 | 24 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,771 | High | |
| #7 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $40,839 | 99 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,465 | High |
| #8 | $40,816 | 27 | $22,934 | Manageable | $14,224 | High | |
| #9 | $39,275 | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
| #10 | $38,347 | 14 | $22,250 | Challenging | $10,050 | High | |
| #11 | $36,617 | 36 | $22,142 | Challenging | $25,567 | High | |
| #12 | $30,771 | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
| #13 | Lincoln Memorial UniversityPrivate | $27,048 | 28 | — | — | — | — |
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.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
