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

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$41,892Median year-4 earnings

$16,829Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

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

1Manor CollegeJenkintown · $29,750 federal debt$55,233 2Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville · Debt not reported$44,790 3Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem · Debt not reported$42,858 4Harcum CollegeBryn Mawr · $22,531 federal debt$41,892 5Vet Tech InstitutePittsburgh · $14,984 federal debt$38,774 6YTI Career Institute-YorkYork · $16,829 federal debt$37,797

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

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: $46,430
Middle 50% wage range: $38,060–$50,140
State employment: 6,620
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 13,400

10th–90th percentile: $36,480–$60,280

31-9096Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

State median wage: $37,140
Middle 50% wage range: $34,940–$42,990
State employment: 3,760
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 23,200

10th–90th percentile: $30,010–$47,200

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $107,920
Middle 50% wage range: $71,070–$212,620
State employment: 14,890
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $49,300–$244,880

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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	Manor College	Jenkintown	$55,233	$29,750
2	Lehigh Carbon Community College	Schnecksville	$44,790	Not available
3	Northampton County Area Community College	Bethlehem	$42,858	Not available
4	Harcum College	Bryn Mawr	$41,892	$22,531
5	Vet Tech Institute	Pittsburgh	$38,774	$14,984
6	YTI Career Institute-York	York	$37,797	$16,829

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 Pennsylvania

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $41,892 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $16,829 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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