Veterinary Tech programs in Pennsylvania
13 veterinary tech programs at 12 Pennsylvania schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (9 programs), the state median is $36,212 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $36,440. Median borrower debt is $16,632.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor College | Jenkintown, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 16 | $47,344 | $25,750 | $293 |
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 28 | $43,080 | $28,910 | $329 |
| Johnson College | Scranton, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 13 | $37,963 | $15,960 | $181 |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Willow Street, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 24 | $36,416 | $15,250 | $173 |
| YTI Career Institute-York | York, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 45 | $36,212 | $17,625 | $200 |
| Vet Tech Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 141 | $32,352 | $13,625 | $155 |
| Institute of Medical Careers | Pittsburgh, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 13 | $30,401 | $17,304 | $197 |
| Laurel Technical Institute | Hermitage, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | – | $28,710 | – | – |
| Great Lakes Institute of Technology | Erie, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 16 | $25,314 | $9,168 | $104 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Northampton County Area Community College | Bethlehem, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Institute of Medical Careers | Pittsburgh, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Pennsylvania Western University | California, PA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 5 | 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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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 Pennsylvania?
By reported one-year earnings, Manor College leads at $47,344 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many veterinary tech programs are in Pennsylvania?
The Scorecard lists 13 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in Pennsylvania.