Arizona · Veterinary Medicine

Best colleges for Veterinary Medicine in Arizona

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Arizona awards the most Veterinary Medicine degrees and certificates in Arizona: 106 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Arizona colleges offer Veterinary Medicine and award 226 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Veterinary Medicine program focuses on the health and well-being of animals, preparing students for a career in veterinary science. This program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about animal care and want to make a…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 01.80
States offered
28
with a program page
Degrees / yr
226
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Veterinarians
$187,410
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Veterinary Medicine in Arizona

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Midwestern University - Glendale
Glendale Private not-for-profit Graduate only
—120———
2University of Arizona
Tucson Public
—10668%——

Colleges awarding the most Veterinary Medicine degrees in Arizona

By graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public
106Not reported
Show the other 1 Arizona colleges offering Veterinary Medicine
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Midwestern University - Glendale (Graduate only)GlendalePrivate not-for-profit120

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Veterinarians (SOC 29-1131).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+9.6%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$125,510
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceSpeakingCritical Thinking

What Veterinarians earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
2,080
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$187,410
median $152,020
Best-paying metro
$193,390
Tucson, AZ

Related careers

Veterinarians
$187,410 avg · 2,080 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Veterinary Medicine programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Veterinary Medicine degrees?+

University of Arizona (106 graduates a year) awards the most Veterinary Medicine degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Arizona colleges offer Veterinary Medicine.

How much do Veterinarians earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Veterinarians in Arizona is $187,410 (median $152,020), across about 2,080 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Veterinary Medicine program?+

The Veterinary Medicine program focuses on the health and well-being of animals, preparing students for a career in veterinary science. This program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about animal care and want to make a…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, reading comprehension, active learning, science, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Veterinarians?+

The national job outlook is about +9.6% growth with around 3,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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