2026 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Vermont
[Mechanical Engineering](/majors/engineering/me-mechanical-engineering/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mechanical engineering schools.
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2026 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
Leading the list is University Of Vermont, our #1 best value for mechanical engineering in Vermont. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Mechanical Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $61,626. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.
Norwich University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanical engineering schools. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the mechanical engineering program here. Mechanical Engineering graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $48,799 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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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