Best colleges for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians in Florida
Ranked by graduate earnings
Southern Technical College, St Petersburg College and HCI College award the most Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Florida: 175, 102 and 43 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Florida colleges offer Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians and award 436 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians program prepares students for a career in veterinary medicine, focusing on the care and treatment of animals. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about animal health and…
Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg Public · Associate degree | $38,422 | 102 | 38% | — | $18,830 |
| 2 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Public · Associate degree | $34,806 | 21 | 52% | — | — |
| 3 | Miami Dade College Miami Public · Associate degree Small program | $41,076 | 10 | 46% | — | — |
| 4 | Hillsborough College Tampa Public · Associate degree Small program | $35,698 | 11 | 34% | — | — |
| 5 | Aparicio-Levy Technical College Tampa Public · Certificate Small program | $25,517 | 10 | 81% | — | — |
| 6 | Cape Coral Technical College Cape Coral Public · Certificate Small program | $24,261 | 12 | 83% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians degrees in Florida
Top 10 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.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Technical College Orlando Private for-profit | 175 | Not reported |
| 2 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg Public | 102 | $38,422 |
| 3 | HCI College West Palm Beach Private for-profit | 43 | Not reported |
| 4 | Lake Technical College Eustis Public | 26 | Not reported |
| 5 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Public | 21 | $34,806 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Walker Technical College Naples Public | 20 | Not reported |
| 7 | Cape Coral Technical College Cape Coral Public | 12 | $24,261 |
| 8 | Hillsborough College Tampa Public | 11 | $35,698 |
| 9 | Miami Dade College Miami Public | 10 | $41,076 |
| 10 | Aparicio-Levy Technical College Tampa Public | 10 | $25,517 |
ShowHide the other 1 Florida colleges offering Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola State College | Pensacola | Public | 6 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2056).
Top skills
What Veterinary Technologists and Technicians earn in Florida
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians programs in Florida.
Which Florida colleges award the most Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians degrees?+
Southern Technical College (175 graduates a year), St Petersburg College (102 graduates a year) and HCI College (43 graduates a year) award the most Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Florida, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Florida colleges offer Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Which Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians program in Florida has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, St Petersburg College tops the list at $38,422. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians earn in Florida?+
The average annual wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Florida is $46,300 (median $46,380), across about 11,380 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians program?+
The Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians program prepares students for a career in veterinary medicine, focusing on the care and treatment of animals. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about animal health and…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians?+
The national job outlook is about +9.1% growth with around 14,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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