Location: Hillsboro, MO•In-State Tuition: $4,500•Out-of-State Tuition: $8,100
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$33,370
Est. from MO median (3 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$16,500
Est. from national median (41 programs)

Where Jefferson College Stands

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

Jefferson College (estimated ±10%)Other veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians programs

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Jefferson College—$34,341—
Northern Virginia Community College$42,966$46,105+7%
Stanbridge University$41,647$43,867+5%
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City$37,631$34,918-7%
Midwest Institute$31,682$33,047+4%

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (4 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro$4,500$33,370*$34,341$16,500*—
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City$3,630$37,631*$34,918$7,934*0.21
Crowder CollegeNeosho$6,180$33,370*——*—
Midwest InstituteEarth City—$31,682*$33,047$16,000*0.51
National Median—$36,090*—$18,000*0.50
* 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 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.