Veterinary Technology at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO · Private for-profit · Certificate · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 290 in Aurora, CO.

Program Analysis

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora's Veterinary Technology program produces graduates earning $28,808/yr — within striking distance of the $32,474 national average for this trade.

AI risk is moderate — 29% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Veterinary Technology graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $7,790 in median debt clears fast against $28,808 in annual earnings.

At #112 out of 169 programs, Pima Medical Institute-Aurora's financial outcomes for Veterinary Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
40
Low End
45
Score
45
High End
Earnings $28,808/yr (-11% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$29K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,790
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$27,219
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

How does Pima Medical Institute-Aurora's Veterinary Technology program score?
At 45/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Veterinary Technology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How affordable is Veterinary Technology at Pima Medical Institute-Aurora?
Median debt of just $7,790 against $28,808/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
How many job openings are there for Veterinary Technology graduates?
The large job market (63,900 annual openings) works in favor of Veterinary Technology graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →