Vet Tech Institute

www.vettechinstitute.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,300

0.421% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,422

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

280

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

71.2%

74 Graduates

About

Vet Tech Institute is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Vet Tech Institute were Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (172 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 163 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vet Tech Institute. 90.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (147 degrees), 21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vet Tech Institute is $14,300, which is $−200 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Vet Tech Institute is $14,300, which is $−200 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,422.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending Vet Tech Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,300

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Vet Tech Institute was $14,300. The cost of tuition at Vet Tech Institute is $−200 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vet Tech Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,422

2021 Value

1.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Vet Tech Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,422. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Vet Tech Institute grew by 1.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vet Tech Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,400

Room and Board

$920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Vet Tech Institute was of $5,400 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $920. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Vet Tech Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Vet Tech Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vet Tech Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Vet Tech Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 215 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Vet Tech Institute had a total enrollment of 280 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Vet Tech Institute is 280 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vet Tech Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vet Tech Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.3% White, 6.79% Two or More Races, 5.71% Black or African American, 1.07% Asian, and 0.714% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Vet Tech Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (78.9%), followed by Two or More Races Female (6.79%) and Black or African American Female (5.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vet Tech Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 280 students. The full-time enrollment at Vet Tech Institute is 280 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vet Tech Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vet Tech Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Vet Tech Institute was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Vet Tech Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vet Tech Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
236 enrolled students
Two or More Races
19 enrolled students
Black or African American
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vet Tech Institute is 84.3% White, 6.79% Two or More Races, 5.71% Black or African American, 1.07% Asian, and 0.714% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 133 more women than men received degrees from Vet Tech Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vet Tech Institute is white (147 degrees awarded). There were 21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Vet Tech Institute is Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (172 degrees awarded).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vet Tech Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (172 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute in 2019 are Health (172 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute are Health (172 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute are Health (172 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vet Tech Institute.

Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant

Most Common (2019)

172 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at Vet Tech Institute was Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant with 172 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Vet Tech Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

148

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Vet Tech Institute, which is 0.101 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (148).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vet Tech Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Vet Tech Institute in Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant, which is 0.0955 times less than the 157 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Vet Tech Institute in Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant, which is 10.5 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from Vet Tech Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Vet Tech Institute is Male and White (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
147 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vet Tech Institute is white (147 degrees awarded). There were 21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
132 degrees awarded
White Male
15 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vet Tech Institute is white female (132 degrees awarded). There were 8.8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (15 degrees).

Operations

Vet Tech Institute employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at Vet Tech Institute are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vet Tech Institute are: Management, with 5 employees, Sales and related, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.94M

2021 Salaries

6.26%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Vet Tech Institute paid a median of $1.94M in salaries, a 6.26% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$735k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Vet Tech Institute paid a total of $735k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vet Tech Institute was Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vet Tech Institute were Management with 5 employees, Sales and related with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vet Tech Institute was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vet Tech Institute.