Animal Health Technologies at Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,554/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (29% exposed)
Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)
ROI 4.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #13 of 13 Animal Health Technologies programs

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 $466K $466K $443K
Earnings Multiple 4.3x 4.3x 4.1x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 46% 37%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 27 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$108,000
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$84,964
21% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,000
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,260
19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,554 track close to the $38,299 national median for Animal Health Technologies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 4.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 29% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $28,000 debt-to-$35,554 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #13 out of 13 programs, Wilson College's financial outcomes for Animal Health Technologies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $35,554 to $42,260 over five years (19% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Wilson College

Wilson College has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 745 in Chambersburg, PA.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wilson College's Animal Health Technologies program score?
This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Animal Health Technologies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →