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Economics at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,452/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (293,500 openings/yr)

ROI 7.8x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #326 of 351 Economics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Economics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$603K	$592K	$534K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.0x	7.8x	7.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$75,560

Out-of-state: $175,560 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,440

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,400

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,465

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Vermont's Economics graduates start at $38,452/yr, trailing the $53,966 national average by 29%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Economics's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,400 represents roughly 7 months of the $38,452 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #326 of 351 Economics programs, University of Vermont falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $59,465 show a 55% jump from the $38,452 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Vermont

University of Vermont's 60% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Economics at University of Vermont?

This program scores 51/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Economics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Economics careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $533,987 in decade earnings vs $603,465 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Economics from University of Vermont?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →