Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA · Associate's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Delgado Community College graduates in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delgado Community 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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| 117 | San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Fresno, CA | $34,136 | $31,062 | #123 | $27,027 |
| 118 | San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA | $34,136 | $31,062 | #124 | $27,027 |
| 119 | Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY | $33,743 | $38,207 | #107 | $30,476 |
| 120 | Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA | $33,103 | $38,319 | #105 | $31,941 |
| 121 | Midwest Institute Earth City, MO | $33,060 | $35,447 | #119 | $31,682 |
| 122 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $33,013 | $36,063 | #118 | — |
| 123 | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR | $32,958 | $38,838 | #95 | $32,886 |
Other Majors at Delgado Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,163 | $75,597 | #386 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,005 | $57,847 | #351 of 560 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $55,682 | $45,773 | #56 of 476 |
| Data Processing | $45,367 | $28,515 | #19 of 21 |
| Business/Commerce | $44,673 | $37,206 | #149 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,920 | $26,311 | #478 of 947 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,677 | $29,506 | #190 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,697 | $27,509 | #432 of 547 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $39,354 | $33,664 | #158 of 286 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,739 | $29,276 | #415 of 426 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,540 | $21,709 | #55 of 93 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $30,671 | $30,248 | #81 of 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delgado Community College veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,941 one year after graduating and $33,103 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delgado Community College rank for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians?
Among 124 colleges reporting earnings for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians graduates, Delgado Community College ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians at Delgado Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians ($41,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,546.
← All data for Delgado Community 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.