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Animal Health Technologies at SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Canton, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,640/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (29% exposed)

Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 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 Animal Health Technologies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$492K	$492K	$464K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.2x	13.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.1x	9.1x	8.6x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	46%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	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)

$34,756

Out-of-state: $54,076 (9.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,004

-73% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,500

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,914

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,640/yr, roughly in line with the $38,299 national median for Animal Health Technologies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 14.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Animal Health Technologies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,500 against $36,640/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #4 ranking among 13 Animal Health Technologies programs places SUNY College of Technology at Canton in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 28% earnings increase from $36,640 to $46,914 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About SUNY College of Technology at Canton

SUNY College of Technology at Canton accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,778 students in Canton, NY. With 47% 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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 40/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Animal Health Technologies at SUNY College of Technology at Canton?

At 40/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Animal Health Technologies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →