Top Ranked Programs
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.