2026 Best Value Nursing Schools in Vermont
[Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nursing students.
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2026 Best Value Nursing Schools in Vermont
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Nursing Schools
University Of Vermont tops our 2026 list of the best value nursing schools in Vermont. 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. Nursing graduates carry a median of $25,257 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $86,571. Set against $25,257 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Vermont Technical College one of the best values for nursing. Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Randolph. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,952, while out-of-state students pay about $22,296. Typical student debt for nursing graduates is $28,375. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Vermont Technical College generally make around $71,751. Set against $28,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in nursing will find it at Norwich University, which ranked #3. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,740 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nursing graduates is $27,000. Nursing graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $74,283 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. 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 · 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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