Texas · Veterinary Medicine

Best colleges for Veterinary Medicine in Texas

Ranked by graduates a year

Texas A&M University - College Station and Texas Tech University award the most Veterinary Medicine degrees and certificates in Texas: 162 and 61 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Texas colleges offer Veterinary Medicine and award 223 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
223
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
76%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Veterinarians
$138,150
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Veterinary Medicine in Texas

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
1Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station Public
—16284%——
2Texas Tech University
Lubbock Public
—6169%——

Colleges awarding the most Veterinary Medicine degrees in Texas

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)
1Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station Public
162Not reported
2Texas Tech University
Lubbock Public
61Not 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 Texas

Jobs in Texas
6,270
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$138,150
median $131,330
Best-paying metro
$144,580
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Related careers

Veterinarians
$138,150 avg · 6,270 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Veterinary Medicine programs in Texas.

Which Texas colleges award the most Veterinary Medicine degrees?+

Texas A&M University - College Station (162 graduates a year) and Texas Tech University (61 graduates a year) award the most Veterinary Medicine degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Texas colleges offer Veterinary Medicine.

How much do Veterinarians earn in Texas?+

The average annual wage for Veterinarians in Texas is $138,150 (median $131,330), across about 6,270 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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