Veterinary Schools In Worcester, Massachusetts
The city of Worcester has only one school where veterinary faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the veterinary academic community in Worcester, and the future trends. Academia in veterinary includes veterinary training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Veterinary
- Bachelors degree in Veterinary
Statistics
Professional Trends
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Veterinary Employment
| Worcester | 1,300 |
| Massachusetts | 8,870 |
Of the 8,870 veterinary professionals employed in Massachusetts, 1,300 work in Worcester. There has been a 5% growth in the number of veterinary professionals in Worcester between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Worcester has also increased.
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Veterinary employment growth
| 7,570 | 7,670 | 7,720 | 8,730 | 8,870 |
| 1,240 | 1,310 | 880 | 1,320 | 1,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Worcester
Veterinary VS. All professions salaries in Worcester
| $27,863 | $38,413 | $39,975 | $42,175 | $43,825 |
| $42,280 | $43,440 | $45,490 | $46,790 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Veterinary in Worcester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Worcester
In Worcester, salaries for veterinary professionals have increased. In 2010 veterinary professionals in Worcester reportedly earned an average salary of $43,825 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, veterinary professionals in Worcester made an average salary of $27,863 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Worcester.
Salary percentiles for Veterinary professionals in Worcester
10th percentile |
$28,575 |
25th percentile |
$32,782 |
50th percentile |
$39,532 |
75th percentile |
$50,705 |
90th percentile |
$70,720 |
Veterinary professionals in Worcester earn a median salary of $39,532 per year. The 10% of veterinary professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $28,575 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 147% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Veterinary professionals and related professions in Worcester
Veterinary |
$43,825 |
Biology |
$62,430 |
On average veterinary professional salaries in Worcester are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Veterinary schools in Worcester
There is only one accredited veterinary school in the city. Many of Worcester's veterinary professionals are graduates of this school.
Veterinary Programs Offered In Worcester
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in veterinary offered by Worcester's veterinary schools.
Student Completed Veterinary Degrees In Worcester
associate |
24 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 33 |
In 2010 approximately 33 students graduated from veterinary courses.