Veterinary Technology at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · Private for-profit · Certificate · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

a smaller institution with 3,667 students in Chattanooga, TN.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,340 track close to the $32,474 national median for Veterinary Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Some AI exposure exists in Veterinary Technology'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.

Median debt of $25,558 represents roughly 9 months of the $32,340 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #87 of 169 Veterinary Technology programs, Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $32,340/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$32K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,558
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,720
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 48/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Veterinary Technology at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Veterinary Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
What's the job market like for Veterinary Technology from Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga?
Job availability for Veterinary Technology is strong — 63,900 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga graduates specifically, local market conditions in TN may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →