Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Central Coast College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Central Coast College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Central Coast College graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 74th percentile of all veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast College | $27,112 | $31,251 | — | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | $29,721 | — | $10,864 | 0.37 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno | $29,721 | — | $10,864 | 0.37 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | $29,721 | — | $10,864 | 0.37 |
| Butte County Regional Occupational Program | $29,437 | — | — | — |
| California Healing Arts College | $25,706 | — | $9,500 | 0.37 |
| National Median | $25,638 | — | $8,227 | 0.32 |
Other Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield | — | $29,721 | $10,864 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Fresno | — | $29,721 | $10,864 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia | — | $29,721 | $10,864 |
| Butte County Regional Occupational Program Chico | — | $29,437 | — |
| California Healing Arts College Carson | — | $25,706 | $9,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central Coast College, approximately 47% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.