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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Vermont

12 Schools Ranked
$34,038 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,972 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Vermont to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Vermont to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
2,677 Total Awards
$19,002 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Vermont to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Vermont. This fairly large public school is located in Burlington, Vermont, and it awarded 2,677 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UVM is $19,002. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $43,890. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,077 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UVM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Vermont Report

#2

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
771 Total Awards
$44,020 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,678 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Norwich University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Vermont list. Norwich is located in Northfield, Vermont and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 771 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Norwich is $44,020. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Norwich accumulate an average of $22,678 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

Online courses are available at Norwich, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont
756 Total Awards
$59,770 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,091 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Middlebury College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Vermont. Middlebury College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Middlebury, Vermont that handed out 756 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Middlebury is $59,770. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,091 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Middlebury does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
764 Total Awards
$42,984 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,987 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Champlain College is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Burlington, Vermont, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 764 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $42,984 to cover tuition and fees at Champlain. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Champlain accumulate an average of $26,987 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Champlain. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Champlain College Report

#5

Northern Vermont University

Johnson, Vermont
418 Total Awards
$12,804 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,813 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northern Vermont University is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Johnson, Vermont, the small public school awarded 418 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $12,804 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Vermont University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,892. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,813 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northern Vermont University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Castleton University

Castleton, Vermont
397 Total Awards
$13,078 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,190 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Castleton University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Castleton is a small public school situated in Castleton, Vermont. It awarded 397 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Castleton is $13,078. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,046. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,190 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Castleton, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Castleton University Report

#7

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, Vermont
394 Total Awards
$48,690 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,014 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Saint Michael’s College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Saint Michael’s is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Colchester, Vermont. It awarded 394 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Saint Michael’s does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $48,690. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,014 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Saint Michael’s. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Bennington College

Bennington, Vermont
227 Total Awards
$59,638 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,640 Avg Student Debt

Bennington College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Vermont list. Bennington College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Bennington, Vermont that handed out 227 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bennington does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $59,638. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bennington accumulate an average of $23,640 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bennington. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Vermont Technical College

Randolph, Vermont
133 Total Awards
$16,082 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,631 Avg Student Debt

Vermont Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Vermont Tech is a public institution located in Randolph, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vermont Tech is $16,082. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,498. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,631 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

Online courses are available at Vermont Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Vermont Technical College Report

#10

Goddard College

Plainfield, Vermont
66 Total Awards
$19,147 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,662 Avg Student Debt

Goddard College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Plainfield, Vermont, and it awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,147 to cover tuition and fees at Goddard College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,662 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Goddard College Report

#11

Sterling College

Craftsbury Common, Vermont
32 Total Awards
$39,200 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Sterling College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Sterling, expect to pay an average of $39,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sterling does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 26% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Landmark College

Putney, Vermont
18 Total Awards
$35,553 Avg Student Debt

Landmark College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Landmark College is located in Putney, Vermont and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Landmark College accumulate an average of $35,553 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Online courses are available at Landmark College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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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