Veterinary Technology at Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ · Public · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

enrolling 6,555 students in Blackwood, NJ.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,346 at Camden County College come in 15% above the national median of $32,474 for Veterinary Technology programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 49.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Veterinary Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Veterinary Technology's career paths, with 29% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

At #27 of 169 nationally, this is a top-5% Veterinary Technology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Veterinary Technology has a registered apprenticeship option through Veterinary/Lab Animal Tech (Alternate Title: Animal Care Specialist) with a median wage of $37,320/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
52
Low End
55
Score
55
High End
Earnings $37,346/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$394K
1.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
49.7x
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)
$7,920
Out-of-state: $8,112
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$41,022
10% growth from Year 1

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

How does Camden County College's Veterinary Technology program score?
At 55/100, Camden County College's Veterinary Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Is Camden County College one of the best schools for Veterinary Technology?
The #27 ranking out of 169 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Is there demand for Veterinary Technology workers?
The career paths mapped to Veterinary Technology have roughly 63,900 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
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