Baton Rouge is located in East Baton Rouge county and has a population of 227,818.
Veterinary schools in Baton Rouge charged students an average tuition of $6,578.00 if they were Louisiana residents, and $6,890.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for veterinary schools in Baton Rouge is $1,237.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at veterinary schools in Baton Rouge was $6,702.00. The average cost for students living at home was $4,019.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There is one veterinary college in Baton Rouge. Veterinary programs in Baton Rouge reportedly graduated 98 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | $78,410.00 | 80 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $25,920.00 | 80 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $20,500.00 | 200 |