2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Vermont
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Vermont? This list ranks 17 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 10 schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 17 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Vermont
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Community College Of Vermont earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,234 ten years after entry. Set against $12,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Community College Of Vermont
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Vermont earned it the #4 place in Vermont. Located in Burlington, VT, University Of Vermont is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,472 ten years after entry. Set against $22,607 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Vermont
Out of the 10 schools in Vermont in this year's value ranking, Vermont Technical College landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Randolph, VT. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,331 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,208 median debt. Vermont Technical College has an acceptance rate of 82%. More on Vermont Technical College
Champlain College landed the #6 spot for value in Vermont this year. Champlain College is a private not-for-profit school based in Burlington, VT. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,386. That is a strong return on a $27,631 median debt. Champlain College has an acceptance rate of 83%. See the full Champlain College profile
Norwich University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Set in Northfield, VT, Norwich University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. Students borrow a median of $24,103 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Median earnings reach $65,575 ten years out. Set against $24,103 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. See the full Norwich University profile
Saint Michaels College landed the #8 spot for value in Vermont this year. Set in Colchester, VT, Saint Michaels College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $51,450. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,640. Median earnings reach $61,317 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Michaels College admits about 84% of applicants. See the full Saint Michaels College profile
Middlebury College placed #9 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Vermont. This private not-for-profit school is set in Middlebury, VT. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,600. Middlebury College Science & Tech students take on a median of $15,948 in debt. Median earnings reach $76,310 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,948 median debt. Middlebury College has an acceptance rate of 11%. Read the full report on Middlebury College
Bennington College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Bennington, VT, Bennington College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $66,262. Bennington College Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,815 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,289. That is a strong return on a $26,815 median debt. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Bennington College
Advanced Welding Institute landed the #9 spot for value in Vermont this year. See the full Advanced Welding Institute profile
Obriens Aveda Institute landed the #10 spot for value in Vermont this year. Read the full report on Obriens Aveda Institute
Sterling College Vermont placed #11 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Vermont. See the full Sterling College Vermont profile
Landmark College
Landmark College landed the #12 spot for value in Vermont this year. Get the full Landmark College report
Vermont State Colleges Office Of The Chancellor came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on Vermont State Colleges Office Of The Chancellor
Sit Graduate Institute came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. See the full Sit Graduate Institute profile
Goddard College
Goddard College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Goddard College profile
Vermont College Of Fine Arts landed the #16 spot for value in Vermont this year. See the full Vermont College Of Fine Arts profile
Vermont Law School placed #17 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Vermont. More on Vermont Law School
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 10 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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