Veterinary Medicine at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · First Professional Degree · about 116 graduates a year
University of Florida graduates in veterinary medicine earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 137% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Florida Compares for Veterinary Medicine
All 26 colleges reporting veterinary medicine earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $152,572 | $138,831 | #9 | $108,647 |
| 2 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $145,237 | $127,896 | #20 | $92,786 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $140,787 | $143,139 | #4 | $114,736 |
| 4 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $137,892 | $167,306 | #1 | $98,378 |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $137,005 | $139,335 | #8 | $100,273 |
| 6 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $134,085 | $138,805 | #10 | $96,208 |
| 7 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $133,556 | $122,843 | #23 | $105,558 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $132,986 | $141,916 | #7 | $97,697 |
| 9 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $132,788 | $149,089 | #2 | $103,575 |
| 10 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $131,865 | $144,048 | #3 | $98,489 |
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| 14 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $127,621 | $134,562 | #13 | $100,429 |
| 15 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $125,709 | $142,691 | #5 | $95,881 |
| 16 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $125,529 | $142,486 | #6 | $101,514 |
| 17 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $124,305 | $132,307 | #15 | $101,252 |
| 18 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $123,713 | $135,143 | #11 | $95,509 |
| 19 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $123,596 | $132,596 | #14 | $102,776 |
| 20 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $122,648 | $127,621 | #21 | $89,592 |
Other Majors at University of Florida by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $176,959 | $132,958 | #28 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $138,188 | $92,187 | #34 of 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $136,765 | $107,154 | #15 of 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $130,026 | $107,126 | — |
| Law | $114,496 | $72,350 | #54 of 174 |
| Medicine | $104,811 | $61,829 | #85 of 143 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $79,729 | $74,187 | #41 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Florida veterinary medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $101,252 one year after graduating and $124,305 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Florida rank for veterinary medicine?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for veterinary medicine graduates, University of Florida ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is veterinary medicine at University of Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for veterinary medicine ($131,316), and the median federal debt at graduation is $169,992.
← All data for University of Florida · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.