Veterinary Technology at Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 830 in Phoenix, AZ.

Program Analysis

At $28,808/yr, Veterinary Technology graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix land near the $32,474 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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.

The median debt load of $7,790 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #113 out of 169 programs, Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix'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

See the full career breakdown for Veterinary Technology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix and 168 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 45/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Veterinary Technology at Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Veterinary Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What's the typical debt for Veterinary Technology graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix?
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 →