Public 📍 Randolph, Vermont 👥 3,590 students

Vermont State University

#6 in Vermont
High ROI
⏱ 1.3 years to break even
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92 ROI Score
● 70–100: High ROI
● 45–69: Good ROI
● 20–44: Moderate ROI
● 0–19: Low ROI
💰
$50,331
Median Graduate Salary
10 years after enrollment
🎓
$15,000
Median Student Debt
Among degree completers
🏫
$11,952
In-State Tuition
Per year
💵
$18,212
Average Net Price
After grants & aid
🏆
47%
Graduation Rate
4-yr programs, 150% time
📝
82%
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate

📊 ROI Breakdown

Graduate Median Salary
$50,331
−
HS-only Median Salary
$38,792
=
Annual Salary Premium
$11,539
$15,000 (median debt) ÷ $11,539 (annual premium) = 1.3 years to break even

Salary vs. Debt Comparison

Graduate Salary
$50,331
Student Debt
$15,000
HS-only Salary
$38,792

Top ROI Colleges in Vermont

# College ROI Rating Break-Even Grad Salary Student Debt
1 Middlebury College
Middlebury
 High ROI 0.4 yrs $76,310 $13,857
2 Norwich University
Northfield
 High ROI 0.9 yrs $65,575 $25,000
3 University of Vermont
Burlington
 High ROI 0.9 yrs $62,472 $20,951
4 Saint Michael's College
Colchester
 High ROI 1.2 yrs $61,317 $26,922
5 Champlain College
Burlington
 High ROI 1.4 yrs $58,386 $26,814
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Data Source: All figures sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median salary = 10 years post-enrollment. Debt = median debt of completers. ROI calculation by Search 6000+ US Colleges. Last updated: May 13, 2026.