Veterinary Technology at Ross College-Canton

Canton, OH · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 344 in Canton, OH.

Program Analysis

Ross College-Canton's Veterinary Technology program produces graduates earning $30,858/yr — within striking distance of the $32,474 national average for this trade.

Some AI exposure exists in Veterinary Technology's career paths, with 29% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,473 represents roughly 8 months of the $30,858 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #99 of 169 Veterinary Technology programs, Ross College-Canton falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $33,438 are relatively flat compared to the $30,858 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

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.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $30,858/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$338K
2.0% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$19,473
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,438
8% growth from Year 1

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

How does Ross College-Canton's Veterinary Technology program score?
At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Veterinary Technology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
What's the job market like for Veterinary Technology from Ross College-Canton?
Job availability for Veterinary Technology is strong — 63,900 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Ross College-Canton graduates specifically, local market conditions in OH may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →