2026 Best Best Schools in Vermont

Best programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for best students.

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• Best Best Schools in Vermont

Best Schools for Best in Vermont

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Best

1

University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Best Degrees Awarded

$44,588 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Vermont, our #1 school for best. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. University Of Vermont graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $44,588. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. Get the full best details for University Of Vermont

2

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Best Degrees Awarded

$58,394 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Norwich University one of the top schools for best. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Northfield. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 17 best degrees were awarded at Norwich University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $58,394 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,103 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Norwich University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 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.