Veterinary Tech programs in Minnesota
4 veterinary tech programs at 4 Minnesota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $38,819 one year after completion, 7% above the national median of $36,440. Median borrower debt is $15,171.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester, MN | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 22 | $43,039 | $14,872 | $169 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 37 | $41,860 | $19,800 | $225 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 38 | $35,778 | $15,171 | $172 |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 8 | $33,759 | – | – |
*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 Minnesota
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 Minnesota?
By reported one-year earnings, Rochester Community and Technical College leads at $43,039 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many veterinary tech programs are in Minnesota?
The Scorecard lists 4 certificate or associate programs in this field at 4 schools in Minnesota.