20 Best Veterinary Medicine Programs 2020
These are the best veterinary schools based on median starting salary for graduates. Texas A&M tops the list, with alumni of the DVM program earning a median of $79,300 in their first year after graduating. Veterinarians graduated with significant amounts of debt; the lowest median debt for graduates is $111,515 at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Tuition, median salaries, and median debt were reported by the U.S. Department of Education in November 2019. View our methodology for more details about these rankings or read more about the top-ranked schools.
| School | Annual Tuition | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri | $31,029 | $153,973 | $75,600 |
2020 Best Colleges Highlights
The four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree through the University of Missouri hosts a professional curriculum, a teaching hospital, advanced research, and specialized training. Faculty mentor and match students to opportunities in their individualized interests. Students selected for a faculty-mentored research project receive a stipend during their research summer. A dual-degree option with a Master of Public Health is also offered.
The first two years of the DVM degree are spent in classrooms and laboratories, taking foundation courses such as Veterinary Anatomy, Neuroscience, and Reproductive Biology. The third and fourth years are defined by clinical blocks in a variety of subjects including equine medicine, small animal emergency medicine, and clinical ophthalmology. Interested applicants must submit a GRE score and 60 credits of prerequisite coursework, including classes in the biological and social sciences. Applicants are also expected to have completed hands-on experiences with different kinds of animals, as well as observations in a veterinary medical practice.