Animal Health Technologies at YTI Career Institute-York

York, PA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

a compact campus enrolling 497 students in York, PA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,097 track close to the $32,474 national median for Animal Health Technologies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

At $14,500 in median debt against $32,097 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #95 of 169 Animal Health Technologies programs, YTI Career Institute-York falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $37,387 are relatively flat compared to the $32,097 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Animal Health Technologies 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.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
47
Score
48
High End
Earnings $32,097/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$383K
3.9% 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
$14,500
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,387
16% 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

What does a 47/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Animal Health Technologies at YTI Career Institute-York?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Animal Health Technologies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Is there demand for Animal Health Technologies workers?
With approximately 63,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Animal Health Technologies offers a large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →