Veterinary Technology at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Private for-profit · Certificate · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 748 in Las Vegas, NV.

Program Analysis

At $25,638 per year, Veterinary Technology graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas earn below the $32,474 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

AI risk is moderate — 29% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Veterinary Technology graduates.

The median debt load of $7,977 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #140 out of 169 programs, Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas's financial outcomes for Veterinary Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $25,638 to $34,125 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $25,638/yr (-21% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$361K
7.4% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$7,977
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,125
33% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Veterinary Technology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering agriculture & natural resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Veterinary Technology at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Veterinary Technology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Is Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas a good choice for Veterinary Technology despite lower starting pay?
Starting salary is one data point. If Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
Will Veterinary Technology graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas find jobs?
At 63,900 annual openings, Veterinary Technology has a large employment base. Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
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