Veterinary Sciences
Quick Facts: Veterinary Sciences Training
Where it's offered
Veterinary Sciences programs are offered at 5 schools across 3 states. Most students attend a school within driving distance of home — use the state picker below to see programs near you.
Earnings expectations
Graduates earn approximately $28,584/year on average one year after completion, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Pay scales with experience, certifications, and regional cost-of-living.
Apprenticeship pathways
There are no Department of Labor registered apprenticeship pathways currently mapped to Veterinary Sciences, but related trades may have programs — check apprenticeship.gov directly.
Program quality benchmark
Across the 5 schools we analyze, the average TradeSchoolOutlook Score is 28/100. Higher-scoring programs combine strong graduate earnings, manageable cost, and strong job-market demand — see the leaderboard further down for the highest-rated options.
What Veterinary Sciences Graduates Do
Your journey in veterinary sciences could lead you to a bustling clinic or a quiet laboratory. As a veterinarian, you'll use stethoscopes and ultrasound machines to diagnose ailments, perform surgery with precision instruments, and communicate directly with pet owners. Alternatively, you might become a health specialties teacher, guiding the next generation in a classroom or teaching lab. There, you’ll demonstrate techniques on anatomical models, oversee lab work with microscopes, and mentor students as they begin their own careers.
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Initially, you'll likely work as an associate veterinarian or a college instructor. As you gain experience, both your responsibilities and earnings will grow. Experienced veterinarians can specialize in fields like surgery or oncology, with many eventually opening their own practice. The demand for both skilled vets and the teachers who train them is expanding quickly, offering strong job security. For those more focused on research, a path as an animal scientist involves using data to improve animal health and genetics.
While AI tools will increasingly assist with analyzing diagnostic images or research data, they can't replace the core of this work. The hands-on skill needed for a delicate procedure, the empathy to comfort a distressed pet owner, and the judgment to guide a student in a lab all remain fundamentally human tasks.
Related programs worth comparing: Agriculture, Veterinary Technology, and Allied Health Professions.
Find Veterinary Sciences Programs in Your State
Trade and community college programs are local decisions — most students pick a school within driving distance. Veterinary Sciences is offered at 5 schools across 3 states. Click your state to see all trade programs offered locally.
Top Veterinary Sciences Programs Nationally
For context, here are the highest-scoring Veterinary Sciences programs in the country. Most students attend a school within 60 miles of home, so your state list above is usually more actionable — but these are the benchmarks others compete against.
5 schools ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click any row for full earnings projections and career analysis.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American College of Healthcare and Technology Riverside, CA |
40 33–41 |
| 2 | American College of Healthcare and Technology Huntington Park, CA |
40 33–41 |
| 3 | Stautzenberger College-Maumee Maumee, OH |
38 32–39 |
| 4 | Stautzenberger College-Brecksville Brecksville, OH |
38 32–39 |
| 5 | Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford, IL |
38 32–39 |
Highest Earning Veterinary Sciences Programs
Schools where Veterinary Sciences graduates earn the most in their first year after graduation.
| School | 1-Year Earnings | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee | $30,855/yr | 38 |
| Stautzenberger College-Brecksville | $30,855/yr | 38 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | $30,855/yr | 38 |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | $25,177/yr | 40 |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | $25,177/yr | 40 |
Best ROI for Veterinary Sciences
Schools with the highest earnings-to-tuition ratio for Veterinary Sciences.
| School | ROI Multiple | Earnings | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee | 8.2x | $30,855/yr | 38 |
| Stautzenberger College-Brecksville | 8.2x | $30,855/yr | 38 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | 8.2x | $30,855/yr | 38 |
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