by our College Data Analytics TeamVermont Technical College ranks #1 of 4 colleges in College Factual’s 2027 Best Associate’s Degree Colleges in Vermont ranking, which scores schools on more than 20 measures of academic quality and student outcomes. The top 4 colleges average a 41% six-year graduation rate and $46,580 in median earnings five years after graduation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
With all of the college options in Vermont, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. We have ranked **4** colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2027 methodology.
To help you make your decision, College Factual reviewed 4 colleges across over 20 objective factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, and per-student spending, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
Vermont Technical College leads the 4 ranked colleges in Vermont, followed by Champlain College (#2) and Community College Of Vermont (#3). Learn more about these excellent colleges below:
Vermont Technical College earned the #1 spot in this year's Best Colleges ranking in Vermont. Set in Randolph, VT, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. Vermont Technical College graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,952, while out-of-state students pay about $22,296. Vermont Technical College graduates report median early-career earnings of $41,822. Graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans.
Out of the 4 colleges in Vermont in this year's ranking, Champlain College landed the #2 spot. Set in Burlington, VT, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,850. Champlain College graduates report median early-career earnings of $58,490. Graduates carry a median of $27,631 in student loans.
Community College Of Vermont came in at #3 on this year's Best Colleges ranking in Vermont. Community College Of Vermont is a public school based in Montpelier, VT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,920, while out-of-state students pay about $13,640. Early-career graduates earn a median of $34,182. Graduates carry a median of $12,125 in student loans.
Out of the 4 colleges in Vermont in this year's ranking, Landmark College landed the #4 spot. Set in Putney, VT, Landmark College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 14% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $66,540. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete a degree here.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and per-student spending drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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