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Vet Tech Institute of Houston

#1813 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,901
Tuition & fees
$13,960
Avg. aid
$5,248
Receiving aid
91%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
81%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$33,213
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Vet Tech Institute of Houston?

Vet Tech Institute of Houston's reported overall graduation rate is 55% in the 2024-25 institutional figures. This is a cohort-based completion measure, not a prediction that any particular student will or will not finish.

Federal graduation-rate reporting generally tracks a defined group of first-time, full-time students through 150% of the published program length. It therefore does not describe every transfer student or every student who attends part time. The reported rate has also varied across cohorts; the preceding year's figure was 60%. With relatively small entering groups, changes in a limited number of students can noticeably affect the percentage.

The reported student retention rate is 74%, a different measure concerning continuation rather than graduation. Applicants evaluating completion should ask for the program's most recent cohort results and the precise time period used, especially if comparing schools with different program lengths.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Vet Tech Institute of Houston?

No dependable Houston-specific earnings amount is established here for veterinary technology graduates one year after completion. A starting-salary estimate should therefore not be treated as an outcome promised by the institute.

When comparing earnings information from schools or federal sources, check whether it represents a median or an average, how long after attendance it was measured and whether it includes only graduates or a broader group of former students. Location, hours worked, type of veterinary practice and further experience can all affect pay. Earnings are most useful alongside tuition, borrowing, completion and the licensing requirements for the jobs a student wants.

Vet Tech Institute of Houston Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
55%

Vet Tech Institute of Houston Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
74%
Employed 1 year after graduation
99%

Vet Tech Institute of Houston Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$33,213
4 years after graduation
$35,703
5 years after graduation
$39,189
7 years after graduation
$39,978
10 years after starting college
$40,278

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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