2027 Best Value General Education Schools in Vermont
[General Education](/majors/education/general-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general education education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general education schools.
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2027 Best Value General Education Schools in Vermont
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Education Schools
Vermont Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among general education schools in Vermont. 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. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete the general education program here. General Education graduates of Vermont Technical College earn a median of $41,822 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,208 median debt. Vermont Technical College admits about 82% of applicants.
Saint Michaels College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Colchester, Saint Michaels College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,450. Typical student debt for general education graduates is $26,640. General Education graduates of Saint Michaels College earn a median of $57,410 early in their careers. Set against $26,640 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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