Veterinary Tech programs in Arizona
13 veterinary tech programs at 8 Arizona schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (10 programs), the state median is $31,587 one year after completion, 13% below the national median of $36,440. Median borrower debt is $9,498.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 35 | $40,239 | $19,253 | $219 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 18 | $38,472 | $20,000 | $227 |
| Pima Medical Institute-East Valley | Mesa, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 39 | $38,472 | $20,000 | $227 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 114 | $32,463 | $9,180 | $104 |
| Carrington College-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 34 | $31,587 | $9,498 | $108 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | Phoenix, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 46 | $31,587 | $9,498 | $108 |
| Carrington College-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 30 | $31,587 | $9,498 | $108 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 58 | $30,529 | $9,469 | $108 |
| Pima Medical Institute-East Valley | Mesa, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 65 | $30,529 | $9,469 | $108 |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 31 | $28,159 | $9,625 | $109 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 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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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 Arizona?
By reported one-year earnings, Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix leads at $40,239 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many veterinary tech programs are in Arizona?
The Scorecard lists 13 certificate or associate programs in this field at 8 schools in Arizona.