Veterinary Schools
In Portland, Oregon
Veterinary faculty can choose to work at one of 2 veterinary schools in Portland. The trends in Portland's veterinary academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes veterinary training at the following levels:
- Veterinary Certificate
- Associates degree in Veterinary
Statistics
Professional Trends
Portland Vs. Oregon Veterinary Employment
| Portland | 3,140 |
| Oregon | 5,280 |
Of the 5,280 veterinary professionals employed in Oregon, 3,140 work in Portland. The number of veterinary professionals in Portland has grown by 10% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of veterinary professionals in Portland has increased, overall employment in Portland has also increased.
Portland Vs. Oregon Veterinary employment growth
| 4,820 | 5,250 | 5,250 | 5,240 | 5,280 |
| 2,860 | 3,020 | 2,920 | 3,090 | 3,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Oregon
- Dark Yellow: Portland
Veterinary VS. All professions salaries in Portland
| $40,268 | $43,110 | $38,450 | $39,760 | $40,660 |
| $41,750 | $43,370 | $45,060 | $46,080 | $46,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Veterinary in Portland
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Portland
Salaries for veterinary professionals in Portland have increased. In 2010 veterinary professionals in Portland reportedly earned an average salary of $40,660 per year. Veterinary professionals in Portland made a yearly average salary of $40,268, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of veterinary professionals in Portland is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Veterinary professionals in Portland
10th percentile |
$26,845 |
25th percentile |
$32,138 |
50th percentile |
$38,128 |
75th percentile |
$44,475 |
90th percentile |
$64,138 |
Veterinary professionals make a median salary of $38,128 per year in Portland. The difference in pay between the veterinary professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 139%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $26,845 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $64,138 per year.
Average Salaries for Veterinary professionals and related professions in Portland
Veterinary |
$40,660 |
Biology |
$58,812 |
On average veterinary professionals in Portland earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Portland.
Educational Trends
Veterinary schools in Portland
There are 2 accredited veterinary schools in the city. Many of Portland's veterinary professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Veterinary Programs Offered In Portland
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in veterinary offered by Portland's veterinary schools.
Student Completed Veterinary Degrees In Portland
associate |
27 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
105 |
| Total | 132 |
Approximately 132 students completed veterinary courses in 2010.