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2023 Best Schools in Vermont

10 Schools Ranked
$41,703 Average Earnings
$22,387 Avg Student Debt

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Schools in Vermont ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Vermont to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Schools in Vermont

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont
$44,955 Average Earnings
$18,091 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Middlebury College the best school in Vermont for students working on their degree.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,091 in student loans.After graduating from Middlebury, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,955 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
$51,424 Average Earnings
$22,678 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in Vermont that were part of this year’s ranking, Norwich University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $22,678 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $345, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Norwich graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,424 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Community College of Vermont

Montpelier, Vermont
$30,006 Average Earnings
$13,392 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in Vermont that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Vermont landed the # 3 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,392 in student loans. During the early years of their career, CCV graduates make an average of $30,006 annually.

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#4

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
$50,352 Average Earnings
$26,722 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Champlain College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Schools in Vermont list.

Degree recipients from Champlain accumulate an average of $26,722 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $749 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Champlain graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,352 during the early year of their career.

Full Champlain College Report

#5

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, Vermont
$36,456 Average Earnings
$23,014 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Michael’s College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Schools in Vermont list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,014 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $562 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Saint Michael’s graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,456 during the early year of their career.

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#6

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
$40,070 Average Earnings
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

University of Vermont did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #6 on the list.

Degree recipients from UVM accumulate an average of $21,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $616. During the early years of their career, UVM graduates make an average of $40,070 annually.

Full University of Vermont Report

#7

Vermont Technical College

Randolph, Vermont
$47,641 Average Earnings
$22,338 Avg Student Debt

Vermont Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #7 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,338 in student loans.After graduating from Vermont Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,641 during the early years of their career.

Full Vermont Technical College Report

#8

Northern Vermont University

Johnson, Vermont
$32,929 Average Earnings
$25,813 Avg Student Debt

Northern Vermont University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Vermont ranking.

Degree recipients from Northern Vermont University accumulate an average of $25,813 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Northern Vermont University graduates make an average of $32,929 annually.

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#9

Bennington College

Bennington, Vermont
$22,665 Average Earnings
$23,640 Avg Student Debt

Bennington College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #9 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,640 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Bennington graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $22,665 during the early year of their career.

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#10

Castleton University

Castleton, Vermont
$39,395 Average Earnings
$25,190 Avg Student Debt

Castleton University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Vermont ranking.

On average, students take out $25,190 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Castleton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,395 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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