by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Vermont State University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Vermont State University awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the master’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,458 undergraduate · 260 graduate (2,718 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Vermont State University.
The following majors at Vermont State University have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $60,702 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $57,121 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | $54,771 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $41,848 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $40,104 |
The majors at Vermont State University are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,359 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
252 | $60,702 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
163 | $39,710 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
46 | $57,121 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Athletic Training/Trainer. |
32 | NA |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. ↳ Holistic/Integrative Health. |
21 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
17 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. ↳ Health and Wellness, General. |
12 | NA |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. |
12 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant. |
4 | $34,270 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Physical Therapy/Therapist. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Organizational Leadership. · Office Management and Supervision. |
110 | $38,778 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
22 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
11 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Resort Management. |
10 | NA |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
9 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 3 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 62 | NA |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Counseling Psychology. · School Psychology. · Forensic Psychology. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Elementary Education and Teaching. |
48 | NA |
| Education, General. | 18 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Music Teacher Education. · Social Studies Teacher Education. |
8 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
4 | NA |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 1 | NA |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. ↳ Educational/Instructional Technology. |
1 | NA |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. ↳ Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. · Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. · Exercise Science and Kinesiology. · Sports Studies. |
56 | NA |
| Outdoor Education. | 16 | NA |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. ↳ Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. · Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
20 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, Other. · Music, General. |
15 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Design and Visual Communications, General. |
11 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. · Visual and Performing Arts, General. |
8 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Photography. · Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
3 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
14 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
9 | NA |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | NA |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | $41,848 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
6 | $54,771 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 2 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
11 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
11 | NA |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
6 | NA |
| Archeology. | 4 | NA |
| Social Sciences, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
20 | NA |
| Natural Sciences. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Natural Resources/Conservation, General. · Environmental Studies. · Environmental Science. |
12 | NA |
| Forestry. ↳ Forestry, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
12 | NA |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. ↳ Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. |
7 | NA |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. ↳ Ecology. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
15 | $40,104 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
11 | NA |
| Statistics. ↳ Statistics, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 12 | NA |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
9 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other. |
3 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Dairy Husbandry and Production. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. ↳ Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. · Computer and Information Sciences, General. |
7 | NA |
| Computer Systems Analysis. ↳ Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. |
3 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. · Writing, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Software Engineering. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. ↳ Meteorology. · Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Communication and Media Studies, Other. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies. ↳ Area Studies, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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