Veterinary Technology at Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, NH · Public · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 1,262 in Portsmouth, NH.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,672/yr, edging above the $32,474 national average for Veterinary Technology — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

The 27.6x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Veterinary Technology graduates.

Ranked #78 out of 169 programs, Great Bay Community College's Veterinary Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $36,672 to $39,383 over five years (7% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
49
Score
49
High End
Earnings $36,672/yr (13% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$398K
1.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
27.6x
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)
$14,400
Out-of-state: $30,900
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,383
7% 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

Veterinary Technology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Great Bay Community College's Veterinary Technology program score?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Veterinary Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will Veterinary Technology graduates from Great Bay Community College find jobs?
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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →