Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians associate's degree programs in Arizona

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$44,359Median year-4 earnings

$19,015Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Arizona

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Pima Medical Institute-PhoenixPhoenix · $19,015 federal debt$45,901 2Pima Medical Institute-East ValleyMesa · $21,151 federal debt$44,359 3Pima Medical Institute-TucsonTucson · $21,151 federal debt$44,359 4Pima Community CollegeTucson · $9,819 federal debt$42,889 5Mesa Community CollegeMesa · Debt not reported$39,973

CAREER CONTEXT IN AZ

What related occupations pay in Arizona

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

29-2056Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $46,300
Middle 50% wage range: $43,510–$49,340
State employment: 3,970
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 13,400

10th–90th percentile: $37,870–$58,350

31-9096Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

State median wage: $38,250
Middle 50% wage range: $37,010–$45,900
State employment: 3,340
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 23,200

10th–90th percentile: $35,530–$47,460

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $99,000
Middle 50% wage range: $71,230–$163,470
State employment: 3,620
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $61,180–$228,280

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Arizona; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix	Phoenix	$45,901	$19,015
2	Pima Medical Institute-East Valley	Mesa	$44,359	$21,151
3	Pima Medical Institute-Tucson	Tucson	$44,359	$21,151
4	Pima Community College	Tucson	$42,889	$9,819
5	Mesa Community College	Mesa	$39,973	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians in Arizona

What do Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians associate's degree graduates earn in Arizona?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $44,359 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $19,015 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Arizona colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.