Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,101
95th percentile (80th in TX)
Sample Size
27
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Lone Star College System graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lone Star College System graduates earn $38k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lone Star College System$38,101
Dallas College$35,011$37,121$14,0470.40
Pima Medical Institute-Houston$25,638$30,589$8,2270.32
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso$25,638$30,589$8,2270.32
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio$25,638$30,589$8,2270.32
National Median$25,638$8,2270.32

Other Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dallas College
Dallas
$2,370$35,011$14,047
Pima Medical Institute-Houston
Houston
$25,638$8,227
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
El Paso
$25,638$8,227
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio
$25,638$8,227

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.