Animal Health Technologies at Windward Community College
a compact campus enrolling 1,109 students in Kaneohe, HI.
Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $38,109 at Windward Community College come in 17% above the national median of $32,474 for Animal Health Technologies programs.
The 62.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 29% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Animal Health Technologies graduates.
A #14 ranking out of 169 Animal Health Technologies programs nationally puts Windward Community College in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Animal Health Technologies has a registered apprenticeship option through Veterinary/Lab Animal Tech (Alternate Title: Animal Care Specialist) with a median wage of $37,320/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.
Earnings Overview
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Animal Health Technologies 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% |
About Animal Health Technologies Careers
Your career begins on the front lines of animal care. You’ll be the one prepping a nervous dog for surgery, skillfully drawing blood for diagnostics, or running tests using lab equipment in a busy clinic or research facility. This is deeply hands-on work; you can’t comfort a frightened animal or assist in surgery from behind a computer screen. Your days are active, requiring both technical skill and compassion.
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