Animal Health Technologies at Manor College

Jenkintown, PA · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

A 96% acceptance rate means Manor College is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 462 students in Jenkintown, PA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,308 put Manor College's Animal Health Technologies program 33% above the national median of $32,474 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 12.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Animal Health Technologies career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $43,308 far exceeding the $19,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #85 ranking among 169 Animal Health Technologies programs places Manor College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $43,308 to $47,659 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Veterinary/Lab Animal Tech (Alternate Title: Animal Care Specialist) with a median wage of $37,320/yr) connects to Animal Health Technologies careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $43,308/yr (33% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$483K
2.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
12.1x
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
$39,928
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,659
10% 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 Manor College's Animal Health Technologies program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Animal Health Technologies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Is there demand for Animal Health Technologies workers?
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 →