University Of Vermont

University of Vermont's published cost of attendance is $35,649. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,127, families in the lower-middle band pay around $13,373, middle-income families pay about $14,339, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $20,926, and higher-income families pay roughly $25,775.

Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #739 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

University of Vermont's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid. The institution participates in federal Direct Loan and Pell Grant programs, and work-study is available as part of aid packages.

The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the aid the institution distributes to meet demonstrated need across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,951, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's typical four-year earnings scenario of $62,009, median federal debt of $20,951 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of University of Vermont earn median 4-year earnings of $62,009, placing University of Vermont in the 52.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $15,813 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Vermont in the 9.7 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #1040 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Vermont's strength in biological sciences and health-related fields.

Business Administration is the largest program with 217 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $82,284, performing at 1.2× the national benchmark for the field. The Natural Resources Conservation and Research program graduates 213 students earning $46,986, while Psychology, General with 157 graduates reaches $52,805.

These programs anchor the institution's program mix, with Biological Sciences representing the dominant concentration. Biology, General and Nursing round out the earnings profile, with graduates earning $50,813 and $82,571 respectively, each performing at 0.9× and 0.9× their respective field benchmarks.

University of Vermont's program mix is anchored in biological sciences and health-related fields, a signature that reflects the institution's location in Vermont and its research-university identity. Business Administration is the largest program with 217 graduates annually, followed by Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Psychology, General, Biology, General, and Nursing.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 2,494 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional and national labor markets. The earnings pattern reflects Biological Sciences as the institution's primary strength.

Mechanical Engineering graduates earn median earnings of $83,438 four years after enrollment with 88 graduates, while Nursing graduates earn $82,571 and Business Administration graduates earn $82,284. These outcomes cluster in health sciences and applied biological fields where employer demand remains steady and career pathways are well-defined.

Computer Science and Economics round out the highest-earning cohorts, each delivering solid four-year earnings that support the institution's overall return profile. The program portfolio balances Business at 10%, Social Sciences at 9%, and Engineering at 8%, creating a diversified but science-focused degree mix.

Many of these programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly in fields like nursing, engineering, and business—sectors with strong regional and national hiring. Others, particularly in biology and chemistry, often lead to graduate or professional school, where four-year earnings reflect only the initial trajectory.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how University of Vermont's dominant program families align with labor-market demand in the Northeast and beyond.