Location: Fort Valley, GA•In-State Tuition: $5,392•Out-of-State Tuition: $16,114•Admission Rate: 63%•Avg SAT: 864
Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,263
21st percentile
Est. Median Debt
$26,323
Est. from national median (7 programs)
Sample: 22 graduates Limited data

Where Fort Valley State University Stands

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

Fort Valley State University (estimated ±10%)Other veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians programs

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

Earnings Distribution

How Fort Valley State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Fort Valley State University earns $34k — 21th percentile among veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley$5,392$34,263—$26,323*—
St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg$2,682$48,287$42,382$33,091*0.69
Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette$9,992$43,747—$17,098*0.39
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst$17,357$42,482—$27,000*0.64
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing$15,988$41,400$43,744—*—
University of Maine at AugustaAugusta$8,618$39,275——*—
National Median—$36,814—$26,323*0.72
* 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 Fort Valley State University, approximately 72% 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.