Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Central Coast College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$27,112

74th percentile

40th percentile in California

Est. Median Debt

$10,182

Est. from CA median (6 programs)

Where Central Coast College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Central Coast College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Central Coast College	$27,112	$31,251	+15%
Dallas College	$35,011	$37,121	+6%
Carrington College-Portland	$27,411	$31,369	+14%
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista	$25,638	$30,589	+19%
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos	$25,638	$30,589	+19%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (17 total in state)

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School	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Central Coast CollegeSalinas	$27,112	$31,251	$10,182*	—
San Joaquin Valley College-BakersfieldBakersfield	$29,721	—	$10,864*	0.37
San Joaquin Valley College-FresnoFresno	$29,721	—	$10,864*	0.37
San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia	$29,721	—	$10,864*	0.37
Butte County Regional Occupational ProgramChico	$29,437	—	—*	—
California Healing Arts CollegeCarson	$25,706	—	$9,500*	0.37
National Median	$25,638	—	$8,227*	0.32

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

$45,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.

$37,320/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

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.