Tennessee · Veterinary Medicine

Best colleges for Veterinary Medicine in Tennessee

Ranked by graduates a year

Lincoln Memorial University and The University of Tennessee-Knoxville award the most Veterinary Medicine degrees and certificates in Tennessee: 122 and 87 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Tennessee colleges offer Veterinary Medicine and award 209 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
209
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,981
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Veterinarians
$129,660
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Veterinary Medicine in Tennessee

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
1Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate Private not-for-profit
—12250%$18,981—
2The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville Public
—8774%——

Colleges awarding the most Veterinary Medicine degrees in Tennessee

Top 2 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)
1Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate Private not-for-profit
122Not reported
2The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville Public
87Not reported

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 Tennessee

Jobs in Tennessee
1,730
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$129,660
median $124,350
Best-paying metro
$136,140
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Related careers

Veterinarians
$129,660 avg · 1,730 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Veterinary Medicine programs in Tennessee.

Which Tennessee colleges award the most Veterinary Medicine degrees?+

Lincoln Memorial University (122 graduates a year) and The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (87 graduates a year) award the most Veterinary Medicine degrees and certificates in Tennessee, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Tennessee colleges offer Veterinary Medicine.

How much do Veterinarians earn in Tennessee?+

The average annual wage for Veterinarians in Tennessee is $129,660 (median $124,350), across about 1,730 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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