The average annual wage of the occupations is $136,300 and $66 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Veterinarians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 78,220 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Veterinarians is $17,557.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Veterinarians. Total 6 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences | 6 | $17,557 | $764 | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Veterinarians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Dermatologists | 12,040 | $342,860 | $165 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 19,820 | $278,660 | $134 |
| Pediatricians, General | 34,870 | $205,860 | $99 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 11,020 | $270,560 | $130 |
| Radiologists | 31,960 | $353,960 | $170 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 11,530 | $312,120 | $150 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 31,100 | $123,840 | $60 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 122K | $44,040 | $21 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 116K | $37,310 | $18 |
The following 6 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Veterinarians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.