Animal Health Technologies at Massasoit Community College

Brockton, MA · Public · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

a compact campus enrolling 3,699 students in Brockton, MA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,565 put Massasoit Community College's Animal Health Technologies program 40% above the national median of $32,474 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 44.7x 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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #17 of 169 programs, Massasoit Community College's Animal Health Technologies program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

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.

58 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
58
Score
58
High End
Earnings $45,565/yr (40% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$480K
1.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.7x
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)
$10,752
Out-of-state: $20,640

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

What does a 58/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Animal Health Technologies at Massasoit Community College?
This program scores 58/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Animal Health Technologies graduates.
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 →