Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Vermont, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 76th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VT wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Vermont
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $61,803 | $95,036 | -6% | #182 of 258 | #163 | $24,375 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $61,626 | $83,438 | -9% | #302 of 318 | #258 | $22,875 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,068 | $82,571 | -7% | #629 of 966 | #613 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,051 | $82,284 | +21% | #111 of 1176 | #91 | $20,000 |
| Computer Science | $62,974 | $81,160 | -24% | #294 of 349 | #286 | $20,734 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $36,680 | $80,593 | +23% | #9 of 110 | #3 | $19,500 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $63,697 | $77,348 | -5% | #37 of 46 | #26 | $19,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $61,898 | $77,342 | -11% | #218 of 233 | #192 | $21,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $64,930 | $72,668 | -4% | #58 of 93 | #54 | $26,356 |
| Economics | $38,452 | $69,416 | -16% | #279 of 368 | #253 | $23,400 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,873 | $68,482 | -3% | #128 of 253 | #137 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $32,386 | $68,395 | +12% | #23 of 67 | #25 | $20,500 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $35,931 | $65,706 | +3% | #68 of 178 | #60 | $21,070 |
| Mathematics | $30,408 | $65,139 | -6% | #209 of 309 | #183 | $19,000 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | $65,120 | +4% | #28 of 49 | #24 | $24,879 |
| Political Science and Government | $31,594 | $63,279 | +-0% | #253 of 565 | #188 | $21,000 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $33,389 | $61,238 | +2% | #26 of 53 | #15 | $19,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,835 | $59,127 | +8% | #135 of 610 | #137 | $21,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,174 | -3% | #131 of 215 | #134 | $23,250 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $19,566 | $54,726 | -2% | #44 of 70 | #49 | $19,000 |
| History | $28,254 | $54,694 | +8% | #136 of 459 | #97 | $20,247 |
| Sociology | $31,798 | $54,529 | +4% | #175 of 462 | #126 | $22,625 |
| Social Work | $32,335 | $54,235 | +5% | #151 of 420 | #126 | $19,250 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $34,547 | $53,755 | -14% | #59 of 67 | #52 | $19,650 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,497 | $53,191 | +29% | #34 of 423 | #20 | $20,937 |
| Psychology | $32,674 | $52,805 | +4% | #361 of 1027 | #259 | $20,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $25,249 | $52,698 | +9% | #40 of 172 | #25 | $19,250 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $33,757 | $51,219 | -15% | #61 of 87 | #61 | $20,500 |
| Biology | $36,491 | $50,813 | -11% | #655 of 841 | #651 | $22,776 |
| Anthropology | $31,717 | $49,987 | +7% | #65 of 188 | #37 | $19,250 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,293 | $49,101 | +1% | #277 of 576 | #233 | $21,500 |
| Animal Sciences | $34,467 | $48,468 | -2% | #44 of 78 | #42 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,720 | $48,111 | +2% | #330 of 680 | #361 | $20,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $26,871 | $46,986 | -15% | #232 of 265 | #219 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,099 | $44,006 | -14% | #316 of 345 | #326 | $19,718 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $14,094 | $41,124 | -18% | #76 of 90 | #74 | $21,625 |
| Geography and Cartography | $33,424 | $40,871 | -29% | #117 of 117 | #116 | $16,034 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $22,321 | $38,421 | -13% | #50 of 52 | #43 | $22,250 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $36,441 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Plant Sciences | $33,221 | $34,672 | -39% | #44 of 44 | #44 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $32,100 | -27% | #142 of 144 | #140 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where University of Vermont Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,280 | $41,280 |
| Room | $8,786 | |
| Board | $4,568 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $35,798 | $60,798 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,958 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,113 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,261 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,233 |
| $110,001+ | $28,049 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Vermont's top programs commonly pursue.
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