Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Eastern Wyoming College

Eastern Wyoming College's veterinary technician program posts some of the strongest earnings in the country for this credential, with graduates earning $33,208—nearly $7,600 above the national median and ranking in the 95th percentile nationally. That's a meaningful advantage in a field where starting salaries are typically modest. The debt load of $8,430 is reasonable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.25, which means graduates need less than three months of gross pay to cover their student loans.

However, the small warning label here matters: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, making it less reliable than programs with larger cohorts. A few particularly successful graduates could be skewing the numbers upward. The 60th percentile state ranking is also somewhat misleading since this is the only veterinary tech program in Wyoming, so that comparison is against itself.

For parents considering this program, the fundamentals look solid—low debt paired with above-average earnings potential. But verify these numbers by contacting the program directly about typical graduate outcomes and job placement rates. If your child is committed to veterinary medicine and comfortable with Wyoming's rural job market, this program offers an affordable entry point into the field without the crushing debt load common in animal care professions.