Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming
Program Availability
Schools Offering
10
11 total including inactive
States
4
Across 4 states
Graduates (2025)
261
Total completions
Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 4 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Florida, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$33,470
Animal Caretakers
Job Growth
+12.1%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$2,040
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Animal Caretakers. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $9,000, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Building things
- Working with hands
- Conducting research
- Solving complex problems
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving?
Are you comfortable working indoor with moderate physical demands?
Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?
Do you value monitoring?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer routine tasks
- • Those who prefer working independently
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming?
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