Veterinary Schools
In Westminster, Colorado
In Westminster, there is only one veterinary school where veterinary faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the veterinary academic community in Westminster, and the future trends. Academia in veterinary includes veterinary training at the veterinary associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Westminster Vs. Colorado Veterinary Employment
| Westminster | 2,970 |
| Colorado | 7,360 |
Of the 7,360 veterinary professionals employed in Colorado, 2,970 work in Westminster. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of veterinary professionals in Westminster has shrunk by 6%. As the number of veterinary professionals in Westminster has decreased, overall employment in Westminster has increased.
Westminster Vs. Colorado Veterinary employment growth
| 6,480 | 6,780 | 6,880 | 7,530 | 7,360 |
| 3,160 | 3,370 | 3,170 | 3,000 | 2,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Colorado
- Dark Yellow: Westminster
Veterinary VS. All professions salaries in Westminster
| $35,115 | $37,988 | $39,043 | $40,592 | $39,110 |
| $43,990 | $45,610 | $47,150 | $48,560 | $49,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Veterinary in Westminster
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Westminster
In Westminster, salaries for veterinary professionals have increased. Westminster veterinary professionals made $39,110 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, veterinary professionals in Westminster made an average salary of $35,115 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Westminster.
Salary percentiles for Veterinary professionals in Westminster
10th percentile |
$21,675 |
25th percentile |
$31,982 |
50th percentile |
$38,382 |
75th percentile |
$45,610 |
90th percentile |
$55,265 |
Westminster veterinary professionals earn a median yearly salary of $38,382. The 10% of veterinary professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $21,675 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 155% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Veterinary professionals and related professions in Westminster
Veterinary |
$39,110 |
Biology |
$68,420 |
On average veterinary professionals in Westminster earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Westminster.
Educational Trends
Veterinary schools in Westminster
There is only one accredited veterinary school in the city. Many of Westminster's veterinary professionals are graduates of this school.
Veterinary Programs Offered In Westminster
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Westminster's veterinary school offers one veterinary degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Veterinary Degrees In Westminster
associate |
29 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 29 |
Approximately 29 students graduated from veterinary courses in 2010.