Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming

CIP 01.0504 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

10 total including inactive

States

Across 4 states

Graduates (2024)

257

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, Puerto Rico and Massachusetts.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$33,470

Animal Caretakers

Job Growth

+12.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,132

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

Male: 59 (23.0%)

Female: 198 (77.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 250 (97.3%)

Associate: 7 (2.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Realistic

Investigative

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

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Monitoring

♦ Coordination

♦ Active Listening

♦ Instructing

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ 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

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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.