Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Hillsborough Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Hillsborough Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Hillsborough Community College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 46th percentile of all veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians associates 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 Florida
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (6 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Community College | $35,698 | $36,784 | $16,500* | — |
| Miami Dade College | $41,076 | — | —* | — |
| St Petersburg College | $38,422 | $33,728 | $18,830* | 0.49 |
| Eastern Florida State College | $34,806 | $33,758 | —* | — |
| City College-Hollywood | $34,693 | — | $27,300* | 0.79 |
| National Median | $36,090 | — | $18,000* | 0.50 |
Other Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College Miami | $2,838 | $41,076 | — |
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $2,682 | $38,422 | $18,830 |
| Eastern Florida State College Melbourne | $2,496 | $34,806 | — |
| City College-Hollywood Hollywood | $18,615 | $34,693 | $27,300 |
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 Hillsborough Community College, approximately 42% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.