Veterinary Tech programs in Illinois
11 veterinary tech programs at 8 Illinois schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $40,396 one year after completion, 11% above the national median of $36,440. Median borrower debt is $13,627.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox College | Tinley Park, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 100 | $42,288 | $13,627 | $155 |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 22 | $38,505 | $8,000 | $91 |
| Black Hawk College | Moline, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Black Hawk College | Moline, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 39 | not reported | – | – |
| Rend Lake College | Ina, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heartland Community College | Normal, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | Rockford, IL | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | $14,458 | $164 |
*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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Before you choose a veterinary tech school in Illinois
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.
- Is the program accredited for credentialed technicians?
- What is the VTNE pass rate?
- How many hours are in a working clinic?
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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 Illinois?
By reported one-year earnings, Fox College leads at $42,288 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many veterinary tech programs are in Illinois?
The Scorecard lists 11 certificate or associate programs in this field at 8 schools in Illinois.