2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Vermont
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Vermont? This list ranks 17 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 12 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 17 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Vermont
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Middlebury College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Science & Tech degree schools in Vermont. This private not-for-profit school is set in Middlebury, VT. Middlebury College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,600. Middlebury College Science & Tech students take on a median of $15,948 in debt. Read the full report on Middlebury College
Norwich University came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Vermont. Set in Northfield, VT, Norwich University is a private not-for-profit institution. Norwich University graduates 60% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. Students borrow a median of $24,103 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Norwich University profile
The strong Science & Tech programs at Community College Of Vermont earned it the #3 place in Vermont. Based in Montpelier, VT, Community College Of Vermont is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,920 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,640. Students borrow a median of $12,125 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Community College Of Vermont
Champlain College came in at #4 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Vermont. Champlain College is a private not-for-profit school based in Burlington, VT. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Students from in state pay about $47,850 in tuition and fees. Champlain College Science & Tech students take on a median of $27,631 in debt. See the full Champlain College profile
Saint Michaels College came in at #5 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Vermont. Set in Colchester, VT, Saint Michaels College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $51,450. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,640. See the full Saint Michaels College profile
University Of Vermont placed #6 among Science & Tech schools in Vermont. Located in Burlington, VT, University Of Vermont is a public institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. University Of Vermont Science & Tech students take on a median of $22,607 in debt. More on University Of Vermont
Vermont Technical College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Randolph, VT. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Students from in state pay about $11,952 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Vermont Technical College
Bennington College placed #9 among Science & Tech schools in Vermont. Set in Bennington, VT, Bennington College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $66,262. Bennington College Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,815 in debt. Read more about Bennington College
Vermont State Colleges Office Of The Chancellor ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. More on Vermont State Colleges Office Of The Chancellor
Obriens Aveda Institute placed #10 among Science & Tech schools in Vermont. Read the full report on Obriens Aveda Institute
Sit Graduate Institute did well this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Sit Graduate Institute profile
Vermont Law School placed #12 among Science & Tech schools in Vermont. More on Vermont Law School
Vermont College Of Fine Arts placed #13 among Science & Tech schools in Vermont. See the full Vermont College Of Fine Arts profile
Goddard College
Goddard College placed #14 among Science & Tech schools in Vermont. See the full Goddard College profile
Landmark College
Landmark College placed #15 among Science & Tech schools in Vermont. Get the full Landmark College report
Advanced Welding Institute ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Advanced Welding Institute profile
Sterling College Vermont came in at #17 in this year's ranking. See the full Sterling College Vermont profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 12 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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