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2023 Most Popular Schools in Vermont

18 Schools Ranked
$41,703 Average Earnings
$22,387 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Schools in Vermont ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Vermont to see which ones were the most popular 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
3,402 Total Awards
$40,070 Average Earnings
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Vermont the most popular school in Vermont for students working on their degree. UVM is a public institution located in Burlington, Vermont. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,402 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,077 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $616 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UVM graduates make an average of $40,070 annually. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
1,642 Total Awards
$50,352 Average Earnings
$26,722 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Champlain College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Vermont. Burlington, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,642 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,722 in student loans. 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. During the early years of their career, Champlain graduates make an average of $50,352 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

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#3

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
1,226 Total Awards
$51,424 Average Earnings
$22,678 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Norwich University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Schools in Vermont list. Located in Northfield, Vermont, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 1,226 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Norwich accumulate an average of $22,678 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 $345.After graduating from Norwich, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,424 during the early years of their career. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Middlebury College

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

The programs at Middlebury College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Vermont. Middlebury is a private not-for-profit institution located in Middlebury, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 862 degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Vermont Technical College

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Vermont Technical College is a great place for students. Vermont Tech is a small public school situated in Randolph, Vermont. It awarded 576 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,338 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Vermont Tech graduates make an average of $47,641 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

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#6

Northern Vermont University

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

Northern Vermont University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students. It came in at #6 on the list. Johnson, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 544 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,813 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northern Vermont University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,929 during the early year of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Northern Vermont University Report

#7

Community College of Vermont

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

Community College of Vermont came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in Vermont ranking. CCV is located in Montpelier, Vermont and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 516 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from CCV accumulate an average of $13,392 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, CCV graduates make an average of $30,006 annually. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Community College of Vermont Report

#8

Saint Michael's College

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

With a ranking of #8, Saint Michael’s College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. Saint Michael’s is located in Colchester, Vermont and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 486 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $23,014 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $562. 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. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Castleton University

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

Castleton University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Schools in Vermont list. Castleton is a public institution located in Castleton, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 455 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Castleton accumulate an average of $25,190 in student debt by the time they complete 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. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Vermont Law School

South Royalton, Vermont
319 Total Awards
$45,512 Average Earnings

Vermont Law School landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. VLS is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in South Royalton, Vermont. It awarded 319 degrees in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, VLS graduates make an average of $45,512 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

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#11

Bennington College

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

Bennington College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in Vermont ranking. Located in Bennington, Vermont, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 270 degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Full Bennington College Report

#12

Goddard College

Plainfield, Vermont
143 Total Awards
$32,990 Average Earnings
$28,662 Avg Student Debt

Goddard College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in Vermont ranking. Goddard College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Plainfield, Vermont. It awarded 143 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,662 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Goddard College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,990 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

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#13

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Montpelier, Vermont
134 Total Awards

Vermont College of Fine Arts ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Schools in Vermont list. Located in Montpelier, Vermont, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 134 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Full Vermont College of Fine Arts Report

#14

Landmark College

Putney, Vermont
89 Total Awards
$20,015 Average Earnings
$35,553 Avg Student Debt

Landmark College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Schools in Vermont list. Landmark College is located in Putney, Vermont and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 89 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Landmark College accumulate an average of $35,553 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 $641 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Landmark College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $20,015 during the early year of their career. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Landmark College Report

#15

Advanced Welding Institute

South Burlington, Vermont
65 Total Awards
$39,719 Average Earnings
$6,432 Avg Student Debt

Advanced Welding Institute came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in Vermont ranking. AWI is located in South Burlington, Vermont and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,432 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $193, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from AWI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,719 during the early years of their career. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

O'Briens Aveda Institute

Williston, Vermont
52 Total Awards
$27,051 Average Earnings
$11,770 Avg Student Debt

O’Briens Aveda Institute ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Schools in Vermont list. O’Briens Aveda Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Williston, Vermont. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 52 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from O’Briens Aveda Institute accumulate an average of $11,770 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from O’Briens Aveda Institute, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $27,051 during the early years of their career. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

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#17

SIT Graduate Institute

Brattleboro, Vermont
50 Total Awards
$39,356 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #17, SIT Graduate Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. SIT is located in Brattleboro, Vermont and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 degrees to qualified students.

Once they receive their degree, SIT graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,356 during the early year of their career. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Sterling College

Craftsbury Common, Vermont
32 Total Awards

Sterling College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. Sterling is a private not-for-profit institution located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 32 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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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