Veterinary Schools
In Athens, Georgia
In Athens, there are 2 veterinary schools where veterinary faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the veterinary academic community in Athens, and the future trends. Academia in veterinary includes veterinary training at the following levels:
- Veterinary Certificate
- Associates degree in Veterinary
- Bachelors degree in Veterinary
- Masters degree in Veterinary
- PhD degree in Veterinary
Statistics
Professional Trends
Athens Vs. Georgia Veterinary Employment
| Athens | 390 |
| Georgia | 9,550 |
Of the 9,550 veterinary professionals employed in Georgia, 390 work in Athens. There has been a 129% growth in the number of veterinary professionals in Athens between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Athens has also increased.
Athens Vs. Georgia Veterinary employment growth
| 9,000 | 9,150 | 8,950 | 9,110 | 9,550 |
| 170 | 390 | 490 | 450 | 390 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Athens
Veterinary VS. All professions salaries in Athens
| $29,653 | $31,485 | $35,365 | $39,160 | $41,470 |
| $34,260 | $35,170 | $37,200 | $38,110 | $39,840 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Veterinary in Athens
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Athens
In Athens, salaries for veterinary professionals have increased. In 2010 Athens veterinary professionals earned an average yearly salary of $41,470. Four years earlier in 2006, veterinary professionals in Athens made an average salary of $29,653 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Athens.
Salary percentiles for Veterinary professionals in Athens
10th percentile |
$29,445 |
25th percentile |
$33,078 |
50th percentile |
$38,922 |
75th percentile |
$48,092 |
90th percentile |
$58,538 |
Veterinary professionals in Athens earn a median salary of $38,922 per year. The 10% of veterinary professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $29,445 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 99% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Veterinary professionals and related professions in Athens
Veterinary |
$41,470 |
Biology |
$75,350 |
On average veterinary professional salaries in Athens are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Veterinary schools in Athens
Many of Athens' veterinary professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited veterinary schools in the city.
Veterinary Programs Offered In Athens
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 7 |
Athens' veterinary schools offer 7 veterinary degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Veterinary Degrees In Athens
associate |
10 |
bachelor |
65 |
master |
15 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
11 |
| Total | 105 |
Approximately 105 students completed veterinary courses in 2010.