Animal Health Technologies at Ross College-Canton

Canton, OH · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 344 in Canton, OH.

Program Analysis

Ross College-Canton's Animal Health Technologies program produces graduates earning $30,858/yr — within striking distance of the $32,474 national average for this trade.

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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,473 represents roughly 8 months of the $30,858 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #99 of 169 Animal Health Technologies programs, Ross College-Canton falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $33,438 are relatively flat compared to the $30,858 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

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.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $30,858/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$338K
2.0% 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
$19,473
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,438
8% growth from Year 1

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

How does Ross College-Canton's Animal Health Technologies program score?
At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Animal Health Technologies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Is there demand for Animal Health Technologies workers?
The career paths mapped to Animal Health Technologies have roughly 63,900 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →