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

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

$44,975Median year-4 earnings

$21,151Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Colorado

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

1Community College of DenverDenver · $17,750 federal debt$52,209 2Pima Medical Institute-AuroraAurora · $19,015 federal debt$45,901 3Bel-Rea Institute of Animal TechnologyDenver · $26,772 federal debt$44,975 4Pima Medical Institute-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs · $21,151 federal debt$44,359 5Front Range Community CollegeWestminster · $22,228 federal debt$41,212

CAREER CONTEXT IN CO

What related occupations pay in Colorado

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: $49,650
Middle 50% wage range: $46,580–$59,340
State employment: 3,720
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 13,400

10th–90th percentile: $37,820–$60,380

31-9096Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

State median wage: $38,900
Middle 50% wage range: $37,020–$45,030
State employment: 2,910
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 23,200

10th–90th percentile: $35,710–$47,450

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $136,930
Middle 50% wage range: $103,260–$218,230
State employment: 7,800
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $69,890–$360,240

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Colorado; 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	Community College of Denver	Denver	$52,209	$17,750
2	Pima Medical Institute-Aurora	Aurora	$45,901	$19,015
3	Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology	Denver	$44,975	$26,772
4	Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs	$44,359	$21,151
5	Front Range Community College	Westminster	$41,212	$22,228

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 Colorado

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $44,975 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $21,151 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Colorado colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Community College of Denver has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.