Veterinary Schools
In New Orleans, Louisiana
There are 2 veterinary schools in New Orleans for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in veterinary in the city of New Orleans, which encompasses veterinary training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Veterinary
- Masters degree in Veterinary
- PhD degree in Veterinary
Statistics
Professional Trends
New Orleans Vs. Louisiana Veterinary Employment
| New Orleans | 1,670 |
| Louisiana | 4,760 |
Exactly 1,670 of the 4,760 veterinary professionals employed in Louisiana, work in New Orleans. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of veterinary professionals in New Orleans has grown by 82%. As the number of veterinary professionals in New Orleans has increased, overall employment in New Orleans has also increased.
New Orleans Vs. Louisiana Veterinary employment growth
| 3,810 | 4,100 | 4,270 | 4,360 | 4,760 |
| 920 | 1,430 | 1,260 | 1,350 | 1,670 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Louisiana
- Dark Yellow: New Orleans
Veterinary VS. All professions salaries in New Orleans
| $37,593 | $35,103 | $35,895 | $37,378 | $41,595 |
| $35,650 | $36,640 | $37,990 | $39,210 | $41,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Veterinary in New Orleans
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in New Orleans
Salaries for veterinary professionals in New Orleans have increased. New Orleans veterinary professionals made $41,595 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for veterinary professionals in New Orleans was $37,593 per year. The growth in the salary of veterinary professionals in New Orleans is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Veterinary professionals in New Orleans
10th percentile |
$26,458 |
25th percentile |
$29,642 |
50th percentile |
$37,762 |
75th percentile |
$48,270 |
90th percentile |
$61,745 |
Veterinary professionals in New Orleans earn a median salary of $37,762 per year. The 10% of veterinary professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $26,458 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $61,745 per year.
Average Salaries for Veterinary professionals and related professions in New Orleans
Veterinary |
$41,595 |
Biology |
$52,957 |
On average veterinary professional salaries in New Orleans are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Veterinary schools in New Orleans
There are 2 accredited veterinary schools in the city. Many of New Orleans' veterinary professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Veterinary Programs Offered In New Orleans
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in veterinary offered by New Orleans' veterinary schools.
Student Completed Veterinary Degrees In New Orleans
associate |
16 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 28 |
Approximately 28 students graduated from veterinary courses in 2010.