University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont · Public · 11,743 undergraduates
Of 55 programs with reported earnings, 52 leave graduates out-earning a typical Vermont high-school graduate (about $37,248/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 118 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,127 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,373 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,339 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,926 |
| $110k and up | $25,775 |
| All families (average) | $19,343 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $82,284 | +$45,036 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $46,986 | +$9,738 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,805 | +$15,557 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $102,232 | +$64,984 | clears the bar | $219,221 | 3.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,813 | +$13,565 | clears the bar | $22,776 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,571 | +$45,323 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $63,279 | +$26,031 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $81,160 | +$43,912 | clears the bar | $20,734 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $83,438 | +$46,190 | clears the bar | $22,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $69,416 | +$32,168 | clears the bar | $23,400 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,111 | +$10,863 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $48,468 | +$11,220 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.1 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,101 | +$11,853 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.8 yrs |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $80,593 | +$43,345 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $53,755 | +$16,507 | clears the bar | $19,650 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 55 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 13% of students receive Pell grants · 79% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.