Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Lone Star College System

Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample

$38,101

95th percentile

80th percentile in Texas

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How Lone Star College System graduates compare to all programs nationally

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Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (9 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands	$3,090	$38,101	—	—	—
Dallas CollegeDallas	$2,370	$35,011	$37,121	$14,047	0.40
Pima Medical Institute-HoustonHouston	—	$25,638	$30,589	$8,227	0.32
Pima Medical Institute-El PasoEl Paso	—	$25,638	$30,589	$8,227	0.32
Pima Medical Institute-San AntonioSan Antonio	—	$25,638	$30,589	$8,227	0.32
National Median	—	$25,638	—	$8,227	0.32

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

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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 Lone Star College System, approximately 23% 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 27 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.