by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the college options in Vermont, it can be hard to know where to start. This list ranks **3** institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology.
So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed 3 colleges using more than 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.
Here are the top-ranked colleges:
No school ranked higher than Vermont Technical College this year in Vermont. This public school is set in Randolph, VT. Vermont Technical College posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. A year after graduating, students earn a median of $41,822. Typical student debt is $24,208.
You'll be in good company at Champlain College, which ranked #2 this year. Champlain College is a private not-for-profit school based in Burlington, VT. Champlain College posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,850. Champlain College graduates report median early-career earnings of $58,490. Champlain College students take on a median of $27,631 in debt.
Community College Of Vermont came in at #3 on this year's Best Colleges ranking in Vermont. Located in Montpelier, VT, Community College Of Vermont is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,920 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,640 for out-of-state students. A year after graduating, students earn a median of $34,182. Typical student debt is $12,125.
The strong outcomes at Landmark College earned it the #4 place in Vermont. Located in Putney, VT, Landmark College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 14% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $66,540 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,375 in student loans.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Colleges are scored on 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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