Best ROI Colleges in Vermont

10 schools ranked by median earnings relative to net price — the schools where the math actually works. Updated from the latest federal filings.

#SchoolNet PriceGrad RateEarnings 10yrAcceptance
1Middlebury College

Middlebury · private

$31,48392.6%$76,31010.8%
2Norwich University

Northfield · private

$22,25761.4%$65,57574.4%
3University of Vermont

Burlington · public

$19,34376.9%$62,47265.3%
4Saint Michael's College

Colchester · private

$25,23977.0%$61,31784.5%
5Champlain College

Burlington · private

$35,86059.1%$58,38682.9%
6Vermont State University

Randolph · community

$18,21258.2%$50,33181.7%
7Bennington College

Bennington · private

$30,94765.3%$38,28944.5%
8Community College of Vermont

Montpelier · community

$13,69619.3%$36,234
9Sterling College

Craftsbury Common · private

$21,85450.4%$30,57366.7%
10Landmark College

Putney · community

$56,95442.3%$29,81349.4%

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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act). Updated annually. Rankings reflect the data as reported — not editorial opinion.