Veterinary Technology at Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA · Public · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

with a mid-sized student body of 5,073 in Fall River, MA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,802 track close to the $32,474 national median for Veterinary Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 29.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 1% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Veterinary Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #108 ranking among 169 Veterinary Technology programs places Bristol Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Veterinary/Lab Animal Tech (Alternate Title: Animal Care Specialist) with a median wage of $37,320/yr) connects to Veterinary Technology careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
45
Score
45
High End
Earnings $29,802/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$314K
1.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
29.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,824
Out-of-state: $20,712

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Veterinary Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Veterinary technologists and technicians $45,980 +9.1% 84%
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers $37,320 +8.7% 78%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Veterinary technologists and technicians
$45,980
+9.1% growth 84% AI-proof
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
$37,320
+8.7% growth 78% AI-proof

Veterinary Technology Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 45/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Veterinary Technology at Bristol Community College?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Veterinary Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How many job openings are there for Veterinary Technology graduates?
With approximately 63,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Veterinary Technology offers a large employment pool. Bristol Community College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →