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Animal Health Technologies at Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,794/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (29% exposed)

Job Market Large (63,900 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 13 Animal Health Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Animal Health Technologies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$451K	$451K	$431K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.5x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.3x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	46%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,352

Out-of-state: $58,824 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,356

-3% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,987

6% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Morehead State University's Animal Health Technologies program produces graduates earning $37,794/yr — within striking distance of the $38,299 national average for this field.

The 11.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 29% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #8 out of 13 programs, Morehead State University's financial outcomes for Animal Health Technologies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $37,794 to $39,987 over five years (6% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Morehead State University

A 82% acceptance rate means Morehead State University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,689 students in Morehead, KY.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Veterinary technologists and technicians $45,980/yr

Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers $37,320/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Morehead State University's Animal Health Technologies program score?

This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Animal Health Technologies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →