2026 Best Elementary Education Schools in Vermont

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Elementary Education Schools in Vermont

Best Schools for Elementary Education in Vermont

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall elementary education education in Vermont.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

1

University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

44 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded

$41,720 Median Starting Salary

University Of Vermont is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. University Of Vermont graduates 79% of students within six years. University Of Vermont awarded about 44 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $41,720 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Vermont

2

Vermont Technical College
Randolph, VT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded

$42,290 Median Starting Salary

Vermont Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Randolph. Vermont Technical College graduates 44% of students within six years. About 10 elementary education degrees were awarded at Vermont Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Vermont Technical College generally make around $42,290. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete this degree. Read more about the elementary education program at Vermont Technical College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.