2026 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Vermont
[Exercise Science](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/exercise-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for exercise science students.
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2026 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Vermont
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in exercise science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Exercise Science Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Vermont the best value for a degree in exercise science in Vermont. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Students borrow a median of $22,163 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $27,835 early in their careers. Set against $22,163 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Vermont Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,952, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $37,493. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Norwich University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value exercise science schools. Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. In-state tuition and fees average $49,740. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $33,805. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Norwich University admits about 74% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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