2026 Best Value Business Schools in Vermont
Looking for the best-value Business degree programs in Vermont? Our ranking highlights 17 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central reviewed 7 schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 17 Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Vermont
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Community College Of Vermont, our #1 best-value Business school in Vermont. Located in Montpelier, VT, Community College Of Vermont is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,920, with out-of-state students paying around $13,640. Graduates carry a median of $12,125 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,234. Set against $12,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Community College Of Vermont
Out of the 7 schools in Vermont in this year's value ranking, University Of Vermont landed the #3 spot. University Of Vermont is a public school based in Burlington, VT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Students borrow a median of $22,607 to complete their Business program here. Median earnings reach $62,472 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,607 median debt. University Of Vermont has an acceptance rate of 65%. Read more about University Of Vermont
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Champlain College earned it the #4 place in Vermont. Champlain College is a private not-for-profit school based in Burlington, VT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,850. The median Business program debt is $27,631. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,386. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Champlain College admits about 83% of applicants. More on Champlain College
Vermont Technical College landed the #6 spot for value in Vermont this year. Based in Randolph, VT, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. Typical Business student debt is $24,208. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,331. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Vermont Technical College has an acceptance rate of 82%. Get the full Vermont Technical College report
Norwich University landed the #7 spot for value in Vermont this year. Based in Northfield, VT, Norwich University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. Students borrow a median of $24,103 to complete their Business program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,575. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Norwich University has an acceptance rate of 74%. Get the full Norwich University report
Sterling College Vermont offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Read the full report on Sterling College Vermont
Goddard College offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Read more about Goddard College
Middlebury College landed the #8 spot for value in Vermont this year. Get the full Middlebury College report
Advanced Welding Institute landed the #9 spot for value in Vermont this year. More on Advanced Welding Institute
Bennington College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Bennington College
Vermont State Colleges Office Of The Chancellor ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. More on Vermont State Colleges Office Of The Chancellor
Sit Graduate Institute placed #12 among the best-value Business schools in Vermont. More on Sit Graduate Institute
Obriens Aveda Institute landed the #13 spot for value in Vermont this year. Read the full report on Obriens Aveda Institute
Vermont Law School offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Read the full report on Vermont Law School
Saint Michaels College landed the #15 spot for value in Vermont this year. Read the full report on Saint Michaels College
Landmark College
Landmark College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Get the full Landmark College report
Vermont College Of Fine Arts landed the #17 spot for value in Vermont this year. Get the full Vermont College Of Fine Arts report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 7 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).