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Veterinary Technology at CEM College-San Juan

San Juan, PR · Private for-profit · Certificate · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

a compact campus enrolling 178 students in San Juan, PR.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $17,544/yr fall 46% below the $32,474 national median for Veterinary Technology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 14.3x 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.

At $2,750 in median debt against $17,544 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #166 ranking among 169 Veterinary Technology programs places CEM College-San Juan in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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.

33 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
29
Low End
33
Score
33
High End
Earnings $17,544/yr (-46% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$185K
1.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
14.3x
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
$12,900
Median Debt at Graduation
$2,750
1.9 months of Year 1 earnings

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

Explore what Veterinary Technology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 169 programs nationwide.

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Veterinary Technology at Other Schools

CUNY LaGuardia Community College ($50,281) Massasoit Community College ($45,565) San Juan College ($43,730) Manor College ($43,308) Connecticut State Community College ($43,125) Northern Virginia Community College ($42,966) Stanbridge University ($41,647) Bergen Community College ($41,150)

Other Majors at CEM College-San Juan

Nursing ($14,275) Medical Assisting ($11,714) Allied Health Professions ($10,833)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Veterinary Technology at CEM College-San Juan?
A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Veterinary Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How affordable is Veterinary Technology at CEM College-San Juan?
Median debt of just $2,750 against $17,544/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can you still earn well with Veterinary Technology from CEM College-San Juan?
Starting salary is one data point. If CEM College-San Juan's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
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. CEM College-San Juan graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →