Veterinary Technology at Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

with a mid-sized student body of 12,641 in Cleveland, OH.

Program Analysis

Cuyahoga Community College District's Veterinary Technology program produces graduates earning $32,820/yr — within striking distance of the $32,474 national average for this trade.

The 57.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 29% task exposure — and the 20% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Veterinary Technology graduates.

Ranked #35 out of 169 programs, Cuyahoga Community College District's Veterinary Technology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,820 to $41,156 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
54
Score
54
High End
Earnings $32,820/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$429K
5.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
57.4x
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)
$7,472
Out-of-state: $17,472
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,156
25% 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

What can you do with a Veterinary Technology credential from Cuyahoga Community College District? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Veterinary Technology at Cuyahoga Community College District?
A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Veterinary Technology field.
What makes Cuyahoga Community College District's Veterinary Technology program stand out?
Ranked #35 of 169 programs nationally, Cuyahoga Community College District lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
What's the job market like for Veterinary Technology from Cuyahoga Community College District?
The large job market (63,900 annual openings) works in favor of Veterinary Technology graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →