Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Parkland College
Champaign, IL · Associate's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Parkland College graduates in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Parkland College Compares for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
All 124 colleges reporting veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians 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 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $66,272 | $63,077 | #1 | $50,281 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA | $55,763 | $50,741 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Manor College Jenkintown, PA | $55,233 | $56,172 | #3 | $43,308 |
| 4 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $53,912 | $49,056 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $53,890 | $49,072 | #19 | $42,966 |
| 6 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $52,976 | $50,422 | #11 | — |
| 7 | Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ | $52,755 | $46,302 | #30 | $41,150 |
| 8 | Stanbridge University Irvine, CA | $52,651 | $47,909 | #22 | $41,647 |
| 9 | Community College of Denver Denver, CO | $52,209 | $48,826 | #21 | $38,655 |
| 10 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $51,320 | $53,264 | #5 | — |
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| 89 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $39,427 | $42,075 | #63 | $35,595 |
| 90 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH | $39,427 | $42,075 | #64 | $35,595 |
| 91 | Vet Tech Institute Pittsburgh, PA | $38,774 | $39,434 | #92 | $30,990 |
| 92 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $38,567 | $37,892 | #109 | $39,246 |
| 93 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $38,379 | $41,925 | #67 | — |
| 94 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $38,325 | $40,899 | #76 | $31,456 |
| 95 | Crowder College Neosho, MO | $38,267 | $41,030 | #75 | $33,370 |
Other Majors at Parkland College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,208 | $51,093 | #27 of 176 |
| Engineering | $66,550 | — | #46 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,878 | $55,060 | #424 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,824 | $47,133 | #166 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,314 | — | #124 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,181 | $26,547 | #49 of 85 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,261 | $36,872 | #322 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,885 | $26,912 | #626 of 947 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,353 | — | #7 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Parkland College veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,246 one year after graduating and $38,567 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Parkland College rank for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians?
Among 124 colleges reporting earnings for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates, Parkland College ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians at Parkland College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians ($41,460).
← All data for Parkland College · 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.