Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Jefferson College
Associate's Degree
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 Missouri
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (4 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson College | $33,370* | $34,341 | $16,500* | — |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $37,631* | $34,918 | $7,934* | 0.21 |
| Crowder College | $33,370* | — | —* | — |
| Midwest Institute | $31,682* | $33,047 | $16,000* | 0.51 |
| National Median | $36,090* | — | $18,000* | 0.50 |
Other Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City | $3,630 | $37,631 | $7,934 |
| Crowder College Neosho | $6,180 | $33,370 | — |
| Midwest Institute Earth City | — | $31,682 | $16,000 |
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 Jefferson 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.