Location: Columbia, TN•In-State Tuition: $4,904•Out-of-State Tuition: $18,104
Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,761
10th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$16,500
Est. from national median (41 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Where Columbia State Community College Stands

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

Columbia State Community College (estimated ±10%)Other veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Columbia State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Columbia State Community College earns $31k — 10th percentile among veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Columbia State Community College$30,761$34,255+11%
Northern Virginia Community College$42,966$46,105+7%
Stanbridge University$41,647$43,867+5%
New England Institute of Technology$38,126$43,297+14%
Harcum College$39,288$42,942+9%

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (4 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Columbia State Community CollegeColumbia$4,904$30,761$34,255$16,500*—
Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga$4,550$26,992——*—
National Median—$36,090—$18,000*0.50
* 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 Columbia State Community College, approximately 30% 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.