Colleges in Vermont whose graduates clear the bar most often
Ranked by the share of each school's programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test).
| # | College | Programs clearing the bar | Median earnings | Programs measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich University | 100% | $72,497 | 30 |
| 2 | Saint Michael's College | 100% | $57,306 | 15 |
| 3 | Champlain College | 97% | $71,568 | 37 |
| 4 | Middlebury College | 96% | $72,805 | 23 |
| 5 | University of Vermont | 95% | $62,927 | 55 |
| 6 | Vermont State University | 92% | $52,509 | 36 |
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Ranked on one stated metric, the share of a school's programs that clear the benchmark. Schools need at least 10 programs with reported earnings to appear. Note that specialised graduate institutions (medical and health-science centres, for example) often rank at the top because their programs are almost all high-earning; the 'programs measured' column and each school's page give the context.
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, and describe past graduates rather than a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.