Veterinary Tech programs in New Mexico
7 veterinary tech programs at 5 New Mexico schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $37,117 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $36,440. Median borrower debt is $16,106.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 46 | $44,891 | $18,646 | $212 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 4 | $37,117 | $17,530 | $199 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 49 | $28,867 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint, NM | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell, NM | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 84 | not reported | $14,682 | $167 |
*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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Credentialed veterinary technicians must typically graduate from an accredited program and pass a credentialing exam; assistants generally learn on the job. Check which role you are training for.
- Is the program accredited for credentialed technicians?
- What is the VTNE pass rate?
- How many hours are in a working clinic?
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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 New Mexico?
By reported one-year earnings, San Juan College leads at $44,891 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many veterinary tech programs are in New Mexico?
The Scorecard lists 7 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in New Mexico.