Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at PPG Technical College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$6,481

5th percentile

Est. Median Debt

$8,768

Est. from national median (5 programs)

Where PPG Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all agricultural and domestic animal services certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How PPG Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
PPG Technical College	$6,481	$13,847	+114%
Merryfield Academy	$24,819	$21,547	-13%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services certificate's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
PPG Technical CollegeCaguas	$8,620	$6,481	$13,847	$8,768*	—
Merryfield AcademyOakland Park	—	$24,819	$21,547	$6,333*	0.26
Kentucky Horseshoeing SchoolRichmond	—	$14,821	—	$8,768*	0.59
National Median	—	$14,821	—	$8,768*	0.59

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with agricultural and domestic animal services graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

$62,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Animal Trainers

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

$33,860/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Animal Caretakers

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.

$33,860/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 PPG Technical College, approximately 97% 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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.