Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,698
46th percentile (60th in FL)
Est. Median Debt
$16,500
Est. from national median (41 programs)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

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)

SchoolEarnings (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
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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.