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2027 Best Value Public Administration Schools in Vermont

[Public Administration](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/) 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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public administration students.

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• Best Value Public Administration Schools in Vermont

2027 Best Value Public Administration Schools in Vermont

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Public Administration Schools

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

$19,058 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,607 Avg Student Debt

$62,472 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Vermont earned the #1 spot for value among public administration schools in Vermont. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Public Administration graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. Public Administration graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $44,588 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

$49,740 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,103 Avg Student Debt

$65,575 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Norwich University earned it the #2 place for public administration. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,740. Students borrow a median of $24,103 to complete the public administration program here. Public Administration graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $58,394 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. 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 · 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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