2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Vermont
[Mechanical Engineering](/majors/engineering/me-mechanical-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mechanical engineering education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mechanical engineering students.
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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Vermont
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mechanical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools
Our analysis ranked Vermont Technical College the best value for a degree in mechanical engineering in Vermont. Set in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,952, compared with $22,296 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering graduates is $24,208. Mechanical Engineering graduates of Vermont Technical College earn a median of $41,822 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Vermont Technical College admits about 82% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Vermont earned it the #2 place for mechanical engineering. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering graduates is $26,000. Early-career mechanical engineering graduates make about $61,626. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in mechanical engineering will find it at Norwich University, which ranked #3. Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. Students from in state pay about $49,740 in tuition and fees. Mechanical Engineering graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering degree recipients from Norwich University generally make around $48,799. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
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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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