Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Oklahoma State University-Main Campusโ€”$99,822โ€”
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$96,557$104,814+9%
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$99,632$103,868+4%
Cornell University$100,161$98,790-1%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Veterinary Medicine doctoral's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater$10,234โ€”$99,822โ€”โ€”
Midwestern University-Downers GroveDowners Groveโ€”$108,719โ€”โ€”โ€”
Cornell UniversityIthaca$66,014$100,161$98,790โ€”โ€”
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg$15,478$99,632$103,868โ€”โ€”
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign$16,004$96,557$104,814โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$99,896โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with veterinary medicine graduates

Veterinarians

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

$125,510/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

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:
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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, approximately 26% 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.