2027 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Vermont
[Elementary Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/elementary-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for elementary education students.
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2027 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Vermont
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Elementary Education Schools
Our analysis ranked Vermont Technical College the best value for a degree in elementary education in Vermont. Located in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,952, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete the elementary education program here. Elementary Education graduates of Vermont Technical College earn a median of $42,290 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Vermont Technical College admits about 82% of applicants.
University Of Vermont is a great value for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $23,250. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $41,720 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Champlain College earned it the #3 place for elementary education. Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,850 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $27,000. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $37,027. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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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