Veterinary Tech programs in Colorado
17 veterinary tech programs at 13 Colorado schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (8 programs), the state median is $39,137 one year after completion, 7% above the national median of $36,440. Median borrower debt is $15,498.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Denver | Denver, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 23 | $45,709 | $11,742 | $133 |
| Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology | Denver, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 21 | $43,657 | $25,354 | $288 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora | Aurora, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 18 | $40,239 | $19,253 | $219 |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 32 | $39,802 | $22,000 | $250 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 29 | $38,472 | $20,000 | $227 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora | Aurora, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 30 | $32,463 | $9,180 | $104 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Denver | Denver, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 41 | $30,529 | $9,469 | $108 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 59 | $30,529 | $9,469 | $108 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Technical College of the Rockies | Delta, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Community College of Denver | Denver, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Lamar Community College | Lamar, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Pickens Technical College | Aurora, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Apex College of Veterinary Technology | Colorado Springs, CO | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Credentialed veterinary technicians must typically graduate from an accredited program and pass a credentialing exam; assistants generally learn on the job. Check which role you are training for.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying veterinary tech program in Colorado?
By reported one-year earnings, Community College of Denver leads at $45,709 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many veterinary tech programs are in Colorado?
The Scorecard lists 17 certificate or associate programs in this field at 13 schools in Colorado.