Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · First Professional Degree · about 80 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in veterinary medicine earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus 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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| 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 |
| 21 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $121,905 | $116,445 | #26 | $88,898 |
| 22 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $121,804 | $130,600 | #18 | $96,842 |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $135,033 | $86,478 | #57 of 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus veterinary medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $102,776 one year after graduating and $123,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for veterinary medicine?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for veterinary medicine graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is veterinary medicine at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for veterinary medicine ($131,316), and the median federal debt at graduation is $113,597.
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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.