Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN

Agriculture & Natural Resources ASSOCIATE CIP 01.8301

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

13%

5 of 40

Female Graduates

88%

35 of 40

Annual Tuition & Fees

$6,419

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs in this range tend to be steady and well-resourced, though small enough that the entering class size can vary noticeably year to year. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $6,419 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Dakota County Technical College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 01.8301

Program Family Agriculture & Natural Resources

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 40 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 13% male, 88% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Average Starting Salary

$105,620

10-Year Job Growth

+17.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071	$84,496	+17.3%	75%	primary100% confidence
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers SOC: 31-9096	$29,856	+8.7%	75%	primary100% confidence
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians SOC: 29-2056	$36,784	+9.1%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$79,215

Peak Salary

$132,025

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Instructing

● Speaking

● Reading Comprehension

● Critical Thinking

● Writing

● Active Listening

● Active Learning

● Learning Strategies

● Judgment and Decision Making

● Time Management

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Dakota County Technical College

Location Rosemount, MN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $6,419

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,419

Average Net Price $12,935

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Program Information

CIP Code: 01.8301

CIP Family: 01

IPEDS ID: