State Rankings
Best Colleges in Vermont
Top colleges in Vermont ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes, updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 11
Avg grad earnings: $48,623
Public / Private: 3 / 8
Top Colleges in Vermont
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| State # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College Middlebury#58 national | $76,310 |
| 2 | University of Vermont Burlington#330 national | $62,472 |
| 3 | Saint Michael's College Colchester#499 national | $61,317 |
| 4 | Champlain College Burlington#542 national | $58,386 |
| 5 | Norwich University Northfield#568 national | $65,575 |
| 6 | Bennington College Bennington#959 national | $38,289 |
| 7 | Vermont State University Randolph#1672 national | $50,331 |
| 8 | Community College of Vermont Montpelier | $36,234 |
| 9 | Sterling College Craftsbury Common | $30,573 |
| 10 | Landmark College Putney | $29,813 |
| 11 | Goddard College Plainfield | $25,552 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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