Vermont State University
Randolph, Vermont · Public · 3,590 undergraduates
Of 36 programs with reported earnings, 33 leave graduates out-earning a typical Vermont high-school graduate (about $37,248/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 107 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,645 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,998 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,279 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,668 |
| $110k and up | $24,007 |
| All families (average) | $18,212 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,434 | +$43,186 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,235 | +$34,987 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $51,438 | +$14,190 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,267 | +$40,019 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $43,115 | +$5,867 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $75,587 | +$38,339 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $61,991 | +$24,743 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $59,232 | +$21,984 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $84,601 | +$47,353 | clears the bar | $25,590 | 0.5 yrs |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $64,252 | +$27,004 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's Degree | $88,301 | +$51,053 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,373 | +$27,125 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate's Degree | $34,308 | -$2,940 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $74,523 | +$37,275 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,162 | +$23,914 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 36 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.