Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 14,645 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 12,998 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 16,279 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 20,668 | |
| $110,001+ | 24,007 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $50,331 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 79% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6% | |
| Black | 5% | |
| Asian | 2% | |
| Two or more races | 3% | |
| Nonresident / international | 2% |
Other Four-year institutions in VT
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington College | Not reported | 71.2% | $38,289 |
| Champlain College | Not reported | 65.2% | $58,386 |
| Landmark College | Not reported | 43.0% | $29,813 |
| Middlebury College | Not reported | 91.4% | $76,310 |
| Norwich University | Not reported | 60.2% | $65,575 |
| SIT Graduate Institute | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Saint Michael's College | Not reported | 72.8% | $61,317 |
| Sterling College | Not reported | 31.6% | $30,573 |
| University of Vermont | $19,343 | 78.6% | $62,472 |
| Vermont College of Fine Arts | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Vermont Law and Graduate School | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management. | $88,301 | $95,124 | Not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | $84,601 | $84,304 | $25,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $80,434 | $80,813 | $21,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $77,267 | $88,910 | $35,125 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $75,587 | $64,773 | Not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $74,523 | $42,269 | Not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $72,235 | $56,073 | $14,583 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $64,373 | $92,374 | Not reported |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $64,252 | $64,519 | Not reported |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | $63,293 | $61,911 | Not reported |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $62,170 | $65,184 | Not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $61,991 | $68,061 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $61,162 | $76,194 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $59,232 | $58,424 | Not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | $56,630 | $60,997 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $55,465 | $55,378 | Not reported |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $53,316 | $68,407 | Not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $51,701 | $54,562 | Not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $51,438 | $68,257 | Not reported |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | $51,409 | $44,889 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10