Best Colleges in Vermont (2026)
13 colleges ranked by graduate earnings, acceptance rates, and outcomes — powered by federal data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Colleges
$50,930
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$27,357
Avg Net Price
62%
Avg Admit Rate
62%
Avg Grad Rate
State Overview
Vermont is home to 13 colleges and universities, ranging from research universities to community colleges. Middlebury College leads the state in graduate earnings, with state alumni earning $50,930 on average ten years after enrollment. Whether you're looking for a flagship research university, a liberal arts college, or a career-focused program, Vermont offers diverse options across all price points.
Quick Facts — Vermont Colleges
Top 10 Colleges in Vermont by Graduate Earnings
Ranked by median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Public and private nonprofit only.
Admit
85%
Net Price
$25,239
Grad Rate
73%
Earnings
$61,317
Admit
67%
Net Price
$21,854
Grad Rate
32%
Earnings
$30,573
Most Affordable Colleges in Vermont
Lowest average net price after grants and scholarships. Public and private nonprofit only.
Craftsbury Common, VT
32% grad rate
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| School | City | Type | Admit Rate | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Welding Institute | South Burlington | Private For-Profit | N/A | $24,129 | N/A | N/A |
| Bennington College | Bennington | Private Nonprofit | 45% | $30,947 | 71% | $38,289 |
| Champlain College | Burlington | Private Nonprofit | 83% | $35,860 | 65% | $58,386 |
| Community College of Vermont | Montpelier | Public | N/A | $13,696 | N/A | $36,234 |
| Landmark College | Putney | Private Nonprofit | 49% | $56,954 | 43% | $29,813 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury | Private Nonprofit | 11% | $31,483 | 91% | $76,310 |
| Norwich University | Northfield | Private Nonprofit | 74% | $22,257 | 60% | $65,575 |
| O'Briens Aveda Institute | Williston | Private For-Profit | N/A | $28,304 | N/A | N/A |
| Saint Michael's College | Colchester | Private Nonprofit | 85% | $25,239 | 73% | $61,317 |
| SIT Graduate Institute | Brattleboro | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sterling College | Craftsbury Common | Private Nonprofit | 67% | $21,854 | 32% | $30,573 |
| University of Vermont | Burlington | Public | 65% | $19,343 | 79% | $62,472 |
| Vermont State University | Randolph | Public | 82% | $18,212 | 47% | $50,331 |
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