Best Colleges in Vermont by ROI
Trying to find the best value in Vermont? We ranked all 9 colleges we track here on what graduates actually earn versus what families actually pay, using U.S. Department of Education data. Middlebury College comes out on top at 86/100 - here's how every school compares.
We scored all 9 Vermont colleges in our dataset from 0 to 100 on one thing: financial return. The state averages 50/100, on an average net price of $29,128 a year after grants and scholarships. The school that does best by your money is Middlebury College at 86/100.
Graduates of Middlebury College earn the most ten years out of any school in the state, a median $76,310. The lightest price tag belongs to Vermont State University at $18,212 a year. The list below ranks every Vermont college we scored by ROI, so you can weigh what you'd pay against what you'd likely earn.
Top 9 Vermont Colleges by ROI Score
- 1Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT · Private NonprofitNet price$31,483/yrMedian earnings$76,31086ROI
- 2University of VermontBurlington, VT · PublicNet price$19,343/yrMedian earnings$62,47278ROI
- 3Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT · Private NonprofitNet price$22,257/yrMedian earnings$65,57571ROI
- 4Saint Michael's CollegeColchester, VT · Private NonprofitNet price$25,239/yrMedian earnings$61,31763ROI
- 5Vermont State UniversityRandolph, VT · PublicNet price$18,212/yrMedian earnings$50,33155ROI
- 6Champlain CollegeBurlington, VT · Private NonprofitNet price$35,860/yrMedian earnings$58,38649ROI
- 7Bennington CollegeBennington, VT · Private NonprofitNet price$30,947/yrMedian earnings$38,28926ROI
- 8Landmark CollegePutney, VT · Private NonprofitNet price$56,954/yrMedian earnings$29,81313ROI
- 9Sterling CollegeCraftsbury Common, VT · Private NonprofitNet price$21,854/yrMedian earnings$30,57310ROI
Vermont College ROI: Common Questions
What is the best-value college in Vermont?
Middlebury College has the highest ROI score in Vermont at 86/100, while the lowest net price among Vermont schools we track is $18,212/year at Vermont State University. Rankings are based on net price and median graduate earnings from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
How much does college cost in Vermont?
The average net price across the 9 Vermont colleges in our dataset is $29,128 per year, after grants and scholarships are applied. Actual cost varies widely by family income and institution.
Which Vermont college has the highest graduate earnings?
Middlebury College reports the highest median earnings among Vermont schools we scored, at $76,310 ten years after enrollment. Higher earnings do not always mean better ROI, since cost matters just as much.
How many colleges in Vermont did CampusROI analyze?
We scored 9 colleges in Vermont on return on investment. Of those, 4 earn an ROI score of 60 or higher. See our methodology for how each score is calculated.
All Vermont Schools by ROI Score
9 schools
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Norwich University
Northfield, VT
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT
Vermont State University
Randolph, VT
Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Bennington College
Bennington, VT
Landmark College
Putney, VT
Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release