Animal Health Technologies at Fox College

Tinley Park, IL · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Fox College has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 239 students in Tinley Park, IL.

Program Analysis

At $36,853 per year, Animal Health Technologies graduates from Fox College earn slightly above the $32,474 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 12.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Animal Health Technologies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Animal Health Technologies's career paths, with 29% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $13,625 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #107 of 169 Animal Health Technologies programs, Fox College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $41,368 are relatively flat compared to the $36,853 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Animal Health Technologies 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.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
40
Low End
45
Score
45
High End
Earnings $36,853/yr (13% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$421K
2.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
12.2x
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
$34,380
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,625
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,368
12% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Animal Health Technologies 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

About Animal Health Technologies Careers

Your career begins on the front lines of animal care. You’ll be the one prepping a nervous dog for surgery, skillfully drawing blood for diagnostics, or running tests using lab equipment in a busy clinic or research facility. This is deeply hands-on work; you can’t comfort a frightened animal or assist in surgery from behind a computer screen. Your days are active, requiring both technical skill and compassion.

Read the full Animal Health Technologies career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fox College's Animal Health Technologies program score?
At 45/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Animal Health Technologies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How many job openings are there for Animal Health Technologies graduates?
With approximately 63,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Animal Health Technologies offers a large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →