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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Vermont

4 Colleges
$62,601 Avg Salary
$31,263 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was ranked 2nd in Vermont. In fact, 390 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Nursing Schools in Vermont ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Vermont to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Nursing Schools in Vermont

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Colleges.

Top Vermont Schools in Nursing

Our 2023 rankings named Vermont Technical College the best school in Vermont for nursing students. Vermont Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Randolph.

On average, nursing graduates from Vermont Tech take out $37,222 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

The excellent programs at University of Vermont helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Vermont. Located in the small city of Burlington, UVM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at UVM accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $829.

Full Nursing at University of Vermont Report

#3

Norwich University

Northfield, VT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Norwich University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Vermont list. Norwich is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Norwich carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

Full Nursing at Norwich University Report

#4

Castleton University

Castleton, VT

Out of the 4 schools in Vermont that were part of this year’s ranking, Castleton University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Castleton, Castleton is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Castleton accumulate an average of around $29,871 in student debt.

Read full report on Nursing at Castleton University

Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 6,626
Connecticut 3,058
New Hampshire 2,129
Maine 1,262
Rhode Island 1,091

Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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