DVM Gradate Salary Data

DVM Gradate Salary Data

Student Salary, Educational Debt Load, and Employment Data

Starting Mean Salary for MSU CVM Graduates by Practice Type

Starting Mean Salary for MSU CVM Graduates by Practice Type
Practice Type 2024 Mean Salary
Food Animal $100,000
Equine $85,000
Mixed Animal $122,102
Companion Animal (predominant) $144,818
Companion Animal (exclusive) $136,914
Private Practice total $131,951

Mean DVM Educational Debt (for those with debt)

Mean DVM Educational Debt (for those with debt)
2024 Mean Student Debt
$171,995

Acceptance Prior to Graduation

Percentage of students who report having already accepted a position in veterinary medicine (including residency/internship) prior to graduation
2024 2023 2022 2021
95% 96% 96% 98%

Employment within One Year of Graduation

Percentage of students employed in the profession within one year of graduation (based on survey respondents)
2024 2023 2022 2021
95% 96% 96% 98%