Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · First Professional Degree · about 94 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in veterinary medicine earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 112% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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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| 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 |
| 23 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $120,058 | $128,839 | #19 | $91,133 |
| 24 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $119,983 | $124,562 | #22 | $93,100 |
| 25 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $116,717 | $135,109 | #12 | $90,484 |
| 26 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $111,742 | $117,539 | #25 | $96,477 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh veterinary medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $91,133 one year after graduating and $120,058 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for veterinary medicine?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for veterinary medicine graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is veterinary medicine at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for veterinary medicine ($131,316), and the median federal debt at graduation is $134,308.
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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.