Economics at University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
52
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,400
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,465
55% growth from Year 1
About University of Vermont
University of Vermont's 60% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Vermont →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.
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