2027 Best Value Psychology Schools in Vermont

[Psychology](/majors/psychology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for psychology students.
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2027 Best Value Psychology Schools in Vermont
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in psychology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Psychology Schools
Vermont Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among psychology schools in Vermont. Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Randolph. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. Psychology graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Vermont Technical College generally make around $52,358. Set against $24,208 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Vermont earned it the #2 place for psychology. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $22,958. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $32,674. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.
A rank of #3 makes Norwich University one of the best values for psychology. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,740 in tuition and fees. Psychology graduates carry a median of $26,938 in student loans. Early-career psychology graduates make about $41,164. That is a strong return on a $26,938 median debt. Norwich University admits about 74% of applicants.
Saint Michaels College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value psychology schools. Saint Michaels College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Colchester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,450. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the psychology program here. Soon after graduation, psychology degree recipients from Saint Michaels College generally make around $48,178. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in psychology will find it at Middlebury College, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,600. Typical student debt for psychology graduates is $17,256. Psychology graduates of Middlebury College earn a median of $54,713 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Middlebury College admits about 11% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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