Veterinary Technology at Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS · Public · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

serving 6,533 students in Raymond, MS.

Program Analysis

Hinds Community College's Veterinary Technology program produces graduates earning $31,998/yr — within striking distance of the $32,474 national average for this trade.

With a 44.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 1% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Veterinary Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #50 ranking among 169 Veterinary Technology programs places Hinds Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Veterinary/Lab Animal Tech (Alternate Title: Animal Care Specialist) with a median wage of $37,320/yr) connects to Veterinary Technology careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
51
Score
51
High End
Earnings $31,998/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$337K
1.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,650
Out-of-state: $13,750

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Veterinary Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Veterinary technologists and technicians $45,980 +9.1% 84%
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers $37,320 +8.7% 78%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Veterinary technologists and technicians
$45,980
+9.1% growth 84% AI-proof
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
$37,320
+8.7% growth 78% AI-proof

Veterinary Technology Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Veterinary Technology at Hinds Community College?
This program scores 51/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Veterinary Technology graduates.
How many job openings are there for Veterinary Technology graduates?
Job availability for Veterinary Technology is strong — 63,900 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Hinds Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in MS may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →