Veterinary science professionals perform a range of functions in a medical setting to evaluate, treat, and observe different species of animals that are seeking healthcare or conducting annual check-ups. Students interested in pursuing this degree often get their bachelor’s before applying to a graduate program with a required residency at an animal hospital or private practice.
Given the size of the state, Ohio has 2,000-7,000 practicing veterinarians that receive competitive compensation that can exceed $100,000 annually. Students that choose to pursue this career must be observant, communicative, and maintain a positive bedside manner with the animals they care for and their owners.
Students can earn their bachelor’s degree in-person or online, though most programs require in-person lab time face-to-face interactions with patients to prepare them for their future roles. For students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s program in-state, they have plenty of highly respected schools to choose from.
Ohio State University-Main Campus offers 3 Veterinary Science degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 181 Veterinary Science students graduated with students earning 166 Doctoral degrees, and 15 Master's degrees.
The University of Findlay offers 1 Veterinary Science degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 50 Veterinary Science students graduated with students earning 50 Bachelor's degrees.
Kent State University at Kent offers 3 Veterinary Science degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large suburb.
Lake Erie College offers 1 Veterinary Science degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 2 Veterinary Science students graduated with students earning 2 Bachelor's degrees.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | 26 : 1 | 60,540 | ||
The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | 23 : 1 | 4,869 | ||
Otterbein University Westerville, OH | 18 : 1 | 2,458 | ||
Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | 56 : 1 | 17,591 | ||
Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | 27 : 1 | 25,854 |