Veterinary Schools
In Blacksburg, Virginia
Veterinary faculty can choose to work at only one veterinary school in Blacksburg. The trends in Blacksburg's veterinary academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes veterinary training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Veterinary
- Masters degree in Veterinary
- PhD degree in Veterinary
Statistics
Professional Trends
Blacksburg Vs. Virginia Veterinary Employment
| Blacksburg | 290 |
| Virginia | 11,990 |
Exactly 290 of Virginia's 11,990 veterinary professionals work in Blacksburg. There has been a 263% growth in the number of veterinary professionals in Blacksburg between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of veterinary professionals in Blacksburg has increased, overall employment in Blacksburg has also increased.
Blacksburg Vs. Virginia Veterinary employment growth
| 9,460 | 10,260 | 11,170 | 11,540 | 11,990 |
| 80 | 100 | 250 | 300 | 290 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Blacksburg
Veterinary VS. All professions salaries in Blacksburg
| $33,233 | $45,085 | $38,265 | $40,960 | $44,540 |
| $32,970 | $35,530 | $38,220 | $38,820 | $38,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Veterinary in Blacksburg
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Blacksburg
As the number of veterinary professionals in Blacksburg has grown, salaries for veterinary professionals have also increased. Blacksburg veterinary professionals made $44,540 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for veterinary professionals in Blacksburg was $33,233 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Blacksburg.
Salary percentiles for Veterinary professionals in Blacksburg
10th percentile |
$22,242 |
25th percentile |
$31,418 |
50th percentile |
$45,872 |
75th percentile |
$57,260 |
90th percentile |
$67,220 |
Veterinary professionals in Blacksburg make a median yearly salary of $45,872. The difference in pay between the veterinary professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 202%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $22,242 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $67,220 per year.
Average Salaries for Veterinary professionals and related professions in Blacksburg
Veterinary |
$44,540 |
Biology |
$46,497 |
Blacksburg veterinary professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Veterinary schools in Blacksburg
There is only one accredited veterinary school in the city. Many of Blacksburg's veterinary professionals are graduates of this school.
Veterinary Programs Offered In Blacksburg
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in veterinary offered by Blacksburg's veterinary schools.
Student Completed Veterinary Degrees In Blacksburg
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
120 |
master |
11 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 136 |
In 2010 approximately 136 students graduated from veterinary courses.