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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Vermont

4 Colleges in Vermont
413 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$62,601 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #3 in popularity, nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Nursing Schools in Vermont ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 413 degrees in nursing during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Vermont Your choice of nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for nursing schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Vermont list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.

Best Schools for Nursing in Vermont

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nursing degree levels they offer.

Top Vermont Schools in Nursing

1
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University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 Nursing Degrees Awarded
8.4% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Vermont if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. UVM is a large public university located in the city of Burlington. A Best Colleges rank of #515 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UVM is a great university overall.

There were about 131 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UVM in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $62,784 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Vermont

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
170 Nursing Degrees Awarded
4.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Vermont Technical College if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. Vermont Tech is a small public college located in the remote area of Randolph. This college ranks 9th out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were about 170 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Vermont Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career income of $61,082.

More information about a degree in nursing from Vermont Technical College

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$63,804 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in nursing needs to check out Castleton University. Located in the town of Castleton, Castleton is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 8th out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were approximately 45 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Castleton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $63,804 for their early career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Castleton University

4
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Norwich University
Northfield, VT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Nursing Degrees Awarded
17.9% Growth in Graduates

Norwich University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing. Norwich is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Northfield. A Best Colleges rank of #1144 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Norwich is a great university overall.

There were roughly 67 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Norwich in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients usually earn about $64,255 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Norwich University

Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Massachusetts3016,436
Connecticut2413,035
New Hampshire2102,059
Maine2021,238
Rhode Island2001,084

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Registered Nursing389
Nursing Science24

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Majors Similar to Nursing

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants142
Medicine118
Health & Medical Administrative Services116
Health Sciences & Services98
Public Health78
Allied Health Professions63
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services56
Communication Sciences41
Medical Science40
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions38

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