2027 Best Value Accounting Schools in Vermont
[Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong accounting education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for accounting students.
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2027 Best Value Accounting Schools in Vermont
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in accounting, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Accounting Schools
Community College Of Vermont earned the #1 spot for value among accounting schools in Vermont. Located in the rural area of Montpelier, Community College Of Vermont is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,920, while out-of-state students pay about $13,640. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $12,125. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients from Community College Of Vermont generally make around $34,182. Set against $12,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Vermont Technical College one of the best values for accounting. Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Randolph. Students from in state pay about $11,952 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $24,208. Early-career accounting graduates make about $41,488. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Champlain College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,850. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $30,500. Accounting graduates of Champlain College earn a median of $61,306 early in their careers. Set against $30,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Champlain College admits about 83% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 3 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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