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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Vermont #738 for overall value on Azimuth's composite 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 among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #1040 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #738 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 49.8 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public research university (Carnegie R2) in Burlington, VT, University of Vermont enrolls roughly 11,743 undergraduates. Retention is 89.2% and the six-year graduation rate is 78.6%, placing the institution among the stronger performers nationally for converting enrollment into degree completion. Where University of Vermont performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #1040 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 29.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates 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. They earn about $15,813 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Vermont in the 9.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Vermont sits in the 51.0 percentile for access and the 48.2 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls 13.2% Pell-eligible undergraduates and 11.5% first-generation students, reflecting a moderately selective public university profile. The strength in return on investment, anchored in Biological Sciences and related fields, positions University of Vermont as a solid choice for students prioritizing long-term earnings outcomes over lowest upfront cost.
Published cost of attendance is $35,649. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,127, middle-income families pay around $14,339, higher-income families pay approximately $25,775. Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #739 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 48.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,951; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,009, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Vermont is a fit for students who want a public four-year option in VT and are weighing outcomes against cost. Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #744 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates 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 the institution in the 9.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Published cost of attendance is $35,649. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,127, middle-income families pay around $14,339, higher-income families pay approximately $25,775. Students should weigh those current cost and earnings figures against the school's program mix before treating the fit as primarily an earnings, affordability, or access story.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
19 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
88 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
107 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
217 graduates
Computer Science
90 graduates
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.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Published cost of attendance is $35,649. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,127, middle-income families pay around $14,339, higher-income families pay approximately $25,775.
Azimuth ranks University of Vermont #739 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 48.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,951; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,000.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,009, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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.
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