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Colleges in Vermont: 8 Ranked by Earnings, Tuition & Graduation Rate

Every college in Vermont with verified College Scorecard data, ranked three ways below: by graduate earnings, by in-state tuition and by graduation rate. 8 institutions in total.

Institutions

8

Avg In-State Tuition

$43,271

Avg Out-of-State

$47,647

Avg Earnings

$44,263

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Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on CollegeFactbook.com, Vermont has 8 degree-granting colleges and universities with average in-state tuition of $43,271 and average graduate earnings of $44,263 ten years after entry.

State Overview

Vermont's higher education landscape includes eight institutions. The average in-state tuition is $43,270.50, while the average out-of-state tuition is $47,646.50. Graduates earn an average of $44,262.50.

The data indicates a relatively high cost of education in Vermont. However, the average graduate earnings are close to the average in-state tuition, suggesting a potential return on investment for in-state students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

Popular Majors in Vermont

Business Administration, Management and Operations

912 graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

371 graduates

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

356 graduates

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

317 graduates

Economics

238 graduates

Psychology, General

221 graduates

English Language and Literature, General

199 graduates

Political Science and Government

196 graduates

History

196 graduates

Biology, General

189 graduates

Security Science and Technology

184 graduates

Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations

179 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations Salary Natural Resources Conservation and Research Salary Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Salary

Cost Comparison

VT Avg In-State $43,271
VT Avg Out-of-State $47,647

Cost Analysis

Vermont's average in-state tuition of $43,271 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $47,647. The average graduate from a Vermont institution earns $44,263 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 colleges and universities in Vermont, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

Best Colleges in Vermont, Ranked by Data

Three orderings of the same 8 colleges, straight from College Scorecard: who earns most after graduating, who charges least in-state, and who graduates the largest share. No editorial weighting.

Best colleges in Vermont by graduate earnings

  1. 1 Norwich University $59,743 median, 5 yrs · Northfield
  2. 2 Middlebury College $57,291 median, 5 yrs · Middlebury
  3. 3 Champlain College $48,844 median, 5 yrs · Burlington
  4. 4 University of Vermont $48,164 median, 5 yrs · Burlington
  5. 5 Saint Michael's College $46,898 median, 5 yrs · Colchester
  6. 6 Vermont State University $41,340 median, 5 yrs · Randolph
  7. 7 Sterling College $27,109 median, 5 yrs · Craftsbury Common
  8. 8 Bennington College $24,711 median, 5 yrs · Bennington

Cheapest colleges in Vermont by in-state tuition

  1. 1 Vermont State University $11,400 / year · Randolph
  2. 2 University of Vermont $18,890 / year · Burlington
  3. 3 Sterling College $40,760 / year · Craftsbury Common
  4. 4 Champlain College $45,550 / year · Burlington
  5. 5 Norwich University $49,600 / year · Northfield
  6. 6 Saint Michael's College $50,040 / year · Colchester
  7. 7 Bennington College $64,644 / year · Bennington
  8. 8 Middlebury College $65,280 / year · Middlebury

Best colleges in Vermont by graduation rate

  1. 1 Middlebury College 93 % graduate · Middlebury
  2. 2 University of Vermont 77 % graduate · Burlington
  3. 3 Saint Michael's College 72 % graduate · Colchester
  4. 4 Bennington College 68 % graduate · Bennington
  5. 5 Champlain College 64 % graduate · Burlington
  6. 6 Norwich University 61 % graduate · Northfield
  7. 7 Vermont State University 50 % graduate · Randolph
  8. 8 Sterling College 36 % graduate · Craftsbury Common

National rankings: highest earning · most affordable · best graduation rate · best ROI.