Best institutions to study Pre-Veterinary Studies
A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in veterinary medicine.
32 U.S. institutions graduated 543 Pre-Veterinary Studies students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 01.1302, a specialization of Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs (CIP 01.13).
About Pre-Veterinary Studies programs
A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in veterinary medicine.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Pre-Veterinary Studies program is designed for individuals preparing for admission to a professional program in veterinary medicine. This program falls under the broader category of Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, focusing on the foundational knowledge necessary for a career in veterinary science and related fields.
Students in the Pre-Veterinary Studies program will gain essential knowledge in agricultural, animal, plant, and veterinary sciences. Coursework typically covers topics that prepare students for the rigorous demands of veterinary school and includes both theoretical and practical components.
Credentials awarded
What Pre-Veterinary Studies graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree501 graduates / yr · 22 institutions92%
- Associate's degree42 graduates / yr · 10 institutions7.7%
Graduates over time
Pre-Veterinary Studies completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 617 |
| 2021 | 519 |
| 2022 | 466 |
| 2023 | 471 |
| 2024 | 556 |
| 2025 | 543 |
Top 32 institutions for Pre-Veterinary Studies, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZPublicBachelor's | 87 | 68% | — | $30,988 |
| 2 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OHPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 83 | 58% | $23,128 | $27,043 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus University Park, PAPublicBachelor's | 70 | 86% | — | $28,939 |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts - Amherst Amherst, MAPublicBachelor's | 68 | 83% | — | $34,600 |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DEPublicBachelor's | 65 | 81% | — | $29,598 |
| 6 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TNPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 29 | 50% | $18,981 | — |
| 7 | University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NVPublicBachelor's | 24 | 61% | — | — |
| 8 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KSPublicBachelor's | 16 | 71% | — | — |
| 9 | Lees - McRae College Banner Elk, NCPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 15 | 42% | $23,349 | — |
| 10 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MOPublicBachelor's | 10 | 54% | — | — |
| 11 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MSPublicAssociate's | 7 | 39% | — | — |
| 12 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MSPublicAssociate's | 7 | 50% | — | — |
| 13 | University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NEPublicBachelor's | 7 | 67% | — | — |
| 14 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 6 | 56% | $17,490 | — |
| 15 | Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MSPublicAssociate's | 5 | 45% | — | — |
| 16 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OKPublicAssociate's | 5 | 26% | — | — |
| 17 | Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TXPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 5 | 51% | $25,162 | — |
| 18 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NEPublicAssociate's | 4 | 56% | — | — |
| 19 | Otterbein University Westerville, OHPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 4 | 68% | $20,150 | — |
| 20 | South Plains College Levelland, TXPublicAssociate's | 4 | 29% | — | — |
| 21 | Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, INPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 3 | 47% | $43,857 | — |
| 22 | Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls, IAPublicAssociate's | 3 | 38% | — | — |
| 23 | Butler Community College El Dorado, KSPublicAssociate's | 3 | 32% | — | — |
| 24 | University of Maryland - College Park College Park, MDPublicBachelor's | 3 | 89% | — | — |
| 25 | Snow College Ephraim, UTPublicAssociate's | 3 | 46% | — | — |
| 26 | Faulkner University Montgomery, ALPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 37% | $25,801 | — |
| 27 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 62% | $17,609 | — |
| 28 | Grand View University Des Moines, IAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 54% | $20,840 | — |
| 29 | Asbury University Wilmore, KYPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 65% | $19,816 | — |
| 30 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 62% | $35,358 | — |
| 31 | Alpena Community College Alpena, MIPublicAssociate's | 1 | 52% | — | — |
| 32 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama Guayama, PRPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 44% | $10,026 | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs field (CIP 01.13) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 23 states & territories
Where Pre-Veterinary Studies graduates come from. Each state links to all Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs programs offered there.
Other Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs specializations
The 1 other 6-digit CIP codes under Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs (CIP 01.13).
Common questions
What degree can I earn from this program?+
You can earn either a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree.
How many colleges offer Pre-Veterinary Studies?+
There are 32 colleges in the U.S. offering this program.
What is the focus of the coursework?+
Coursework focuses on agricultural, animal, plant, and veterinary sciences.
How many graduates are there each year?+
Approximately 543 graduates complete this program annually in the U.S.
What is the CIP code for Pre-Veterinary Studies?+
Pre-Veterinary Studies is CIP 01.1302 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs (CIP 01.13). NCES defines it as: A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in veterinary medicine.
How many institutions offer Pre-Veterinary Studies programs?+
32 U.S. institutions reported Pre-Veterinary Studies graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 23 states & territories, awarding 543 credentials in the year. That is 98.7% of all Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates.
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.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates, so its figures match the Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs program page.
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