University of Vermont

Burlington, VT uvm.edu 11,614 students

The University of Vermont's main campus sits in Burlington, a vibrant city nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain, with the Adirondack Mountains visible in the distance. Students enjoy a lively atmosphere, balancing rigorous academics with outdoor recreation opportunities. UVM is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental studies, which is reflected in campus initiatives and student engagement. The UVM Medical Center's presence on campus provides unique learning opportunities for students in related fields.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$39,037

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

42/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$18,890

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $43,890/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Vermont's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 13% of students receive Pell Grants; 38% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $18,522, roughly 2% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$11,958	$47,832
$30K – $48K	$13,113	$52,452
$48K – $75K	$17,261	$69,044
$75K – $110K	$22,233	$88,932
$110K+	$28,049	$112,196
Sticker price (no aid)	$18,890	$75,560

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Vermont

38 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	78	$73,068/yr	High	9.4x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	75	$62,974/yr	Very High	9.8x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	71	$51,051/yr	High	10.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	65	$61,626/yr	Very High	10.6x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	63	$61,898/yr	High	9.3x
Allied Health Professions Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	62	$69,873/yr	Moderate	7.4x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	60	$64,930/yr	Moderate	8.8x
Environmental Engineering Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools →	57	$63,697/yr	Very High	8.4x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	54	$41,099/yr	High	6.1x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	52	$41,720/yr	High	5.5x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	51	$61,803/yr	Very High	7.2x
Economics Compare across schools →	51	$38,452/yr	Very High	6.9x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	44	$35,931/yr	High	6.7x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	42	$36,491/yr	High	7.0x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	42	$31,594/yr	Very High	7.1x
Mathematics Compare across schools →	42	$30,408/yr	Very High	9.7x
Biochemistry Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools →	41	$36,680/yr	High	8.2x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools →	41	$32,386/yr	High	3.3x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	38	$27,835/yr	Moderate	7.0x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	37	$32,674/yr	High	6.0x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools →	35	$33,389/yr	High	7.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →	34	$32,335/yr	Moderate	6.0x
Sociology Compare across schools →	34	$31,798/yr	High	5.6x
History Compare across schools →	34	$28,254/yr	High	5.7x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools →	33	$33,424/yr	High	3.4x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools →	32	$33,221/yr	High	3.4x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	32	$31,717/yr	High	5.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	32	$25,249/yr	High	2.3x
Neuroscience Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools →	31	$34,547/yr	High	6.1x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools →	31	$34,467/yr	High	4.7x
Health Sciences Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools →	29	$36,441/yr	High	3.8x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	29	$24,497/yr	Moderate	5.5x
International Studies International/Global Studies Compare across schools →	28	$33,757/yr	Moderate	6.0x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	28	$31,293/yr	Very High	5.3x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	24	$26,871/yr	High	5.6x
Dietetics & Nutrition Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools →	22	$19,566/yr	High	6.4x
Linguistics Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools →	18	$14,094/yr	Very High	0.9x
Zoology Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools →	16	$22,321/yr	High	4.0x