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Vet Tech Institute

Pittsburgh, PA · City · 183 students
WebsiteScorecard
$16,531
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$34,583
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$41,472 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
84% typical · not scored
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

The Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh is a specialized, career-focused institution best known for its accelerated 18-month Associate of Specialized Technology degree in Veterinary Technology. The AVMA-accredited program sets itself apart through extensive hands-on clinical training, supported by on-site animal facilities and kennels that house dogs, cats, and small animals directly on campus. Situated in downtown Pittsburgh, the student culture is tight-knit, intensely focused, and shaped by a shared passion for animal healthcare and welfare. Students conclude their fast-paced curriculum with an off-site externship, ensuring strong preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and immediate entry into clinical practice.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-3400 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
13 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$17,320
Books & supplies$931
Cost of attendance$24,268
Average net price$16,531
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$17,320
Books & supplies$931
Cost of attendance$24,268
Average net price$16,531
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,106
$30–48k
$12,553
$48–75k
$14,929
$75–110k
$20,828
$110k+
$22,880
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 18% transferred · 24% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,750
10 yrs after entry$34,583
Debt
Median at graduation$13,623
Monthly payment$144
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$13.6k
90th percentile$21,753
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — health professions: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 8%Women 92%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
53%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$38,971
Independent
20%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
86%
Hispanic
2%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Institutional
Resources
Faculty salary
$5,471/mo
Teaching spend
$5,501
per student
Federal loans
87%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — health professions
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly full-time

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