Veterinary Tech programs in Washington
12 veterinary tech programs at 9 Washington schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $35,572 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $36,440. Median borrower debt is $9,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce College District | Lakewood, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 16 | $42,727 | – | – |
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Seattle, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 18 | $38,472 | $20,000 | $227 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Renton, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 23 | $38,472 | $20,000 | $227 |
| Carrington College-Spokane | Spokane, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 34 | $32,673 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Seattle, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 41 | $30,529 | $9,469 | $108 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Renton, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 65 | $30,529 | $9,469 | $108 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima, WA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 9 | 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 Washington?
By reported one-year earnings, Pierce College District leads at $42,727 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many veterinary tech programs are in Washington?
The Scorecard lists 12 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in Washington.