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Veterinary Technology at Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,263/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (29% exposed)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)
ROI 20.7x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #5 of 13 Animal Health Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Veterinary Technology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $446K $447K $427K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 20.7x 20.7x 19.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.9x 6.9x 6.6x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 46% 37%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$21,568
Out-of-state: $64,456 (6.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$46,436
-115% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,263/yr, roughly in line with the $38,299 national median for Veterinary Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Veterinary Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Veterinary Technology's typical career paths, with 29% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At #5 of 13 Veterinary Technology programs, Fort Valley State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Fort Valley State University

A 63% admission rate makes Fort Valley State University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 2,541 students in Fort Valley, GA. With 72% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
Veterinary technologists and technicians $45,980/yr
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers $37,320/yr
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Veterinary Technology at Other Schools

St Petersburg College ($48,287) Purdue University-Main Campus ($43,747) University of Massachusetts-Amherst ($42,482) Michigan State University ($41,400) University of Maine at Augusta ($39,275) Morehead State University ($37,794) North Dakota State University-Main Campus ($36,814) SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($36,640)

Other Majors at Fort Valley State University

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($49,827) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($31,173) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($29,445) Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($28,794) Psychology, General ($27,677) Biology, General ($26,379) Social Work ($26,299) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($23,157)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Veterinary Technology at Fort Valley State University?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Veterinary Technology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →