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

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

$37,055Median year-4 earnings

$11,484Median federal debt

2Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Iowa

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

1Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs · Debt not reported$41,974 2Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids · Debt not reported$40,964 3Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny · $16,252 federal debt$37,055 4Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport · $11,484 federal debt$36,721 5Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville · Debt not reported$36,699

CAREER CONTEXT IN IA

What related occupations pay in Iowa

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: $45,560
Middle 50% wage range: $38,150–$49,210
State employment: 1,220
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 13,400

10th–90th percentile: $36,290–$63,860

31-9096Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

State median wage: $35,720
Middle 50% wage range: $30,590–$39,020
State employment: 1,380
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 23,200

10th–90th percentile: $29,440–$47,220

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $128,490
Middle 50% wage range: $85,520–$214,560
State employment: 3,230
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $62,810–$358,550

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Iowa; 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	Iowa Western Community College	Council Bluffs	$41,974	Not available
2	Kirkwood Community College	Cedar Rapids	$40,964	Not available
3	Des Moines Area Community College	Ankeny	$37,055	$16,252
4	Eastern Iowa Community College District	Davenport	$36,721	$11,484
5	Iowa Lakes Community College	Estherville	$36,699	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 Iowa

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $37,055 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $11,484 among the 2 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Iowa colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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