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2024 Best Education Schools in Vermont

6 Colleges in Vermont
653 Education Degrees Awarded
$39,699 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in education, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #4 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Education Schools in Vermont ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 653 degrees in education during the 2021-2022 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Vermont The education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Education Schools in Vermont ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Education in Vermont

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Vermont Schools in Education

1
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University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
269 Education Degrees Awarded
$42,308 Median Starting Salary

University of Vermont is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in education. Located in the small city of Burlington, UVM is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #515 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UVM is a great university overall.

There were about 269 education students who graduated with this degree at UVM in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the education major at University of Vermont get $2,609 above the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in education from University of Vermont

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Education Degrees Awarded
$44,836 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in education needs to take a look at Saint Michael's College. Located in the midsize suburb of Colchester, Saint Michael's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #858 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Saint Michael's is a great college overall.

There were roughly 89 education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Michael's in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the education degree program at Saint Michael's College make $5,137 more than the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in education from Saint Michael’s College

3
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Goddard College
Plainfield, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Education Degrees Awarded
$39,215 Median Starting Salary

Goddard College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in education. Located in the rural area of Plainfield, Goddard College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 6th out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were approximately 33 education students who graduated with this degree at Goddard College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career earnings of $39,215.

More information about a degree in education from Goddard College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Education Degrees Awarded
$26,753 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Community College of Vermont if you want to pursue a degree in education. Located in the rural area of Montpelier, CCV is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 11th out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were roughly 69 education students who graduated with this degree at CCV in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career wages of $26,753.

More information about a degree in education from Community College of Vermont

5
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Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,331 Median Starting Salary
$31,636 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #494 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Champlain is a great college overall.

There were about 29 education students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, education degree recipients typically make around $38,331 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in education from Champlain College

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Education Degrees Awarded
$33,897 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Johnson, Northern Vermont University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 10th out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were approximately 43 education students who graduated with this degree at Northern Vermont University in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program earn about $33,897 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in education from Northern Vermont University

Best Education Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Education Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
New Hampshire371,363
Maine371,071
Rhode Island37891
Massachusetts378,199
Connecticut352,420

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Education Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific241
General Education136
Teacher Education Subject Specific90
Other Education37
Educational Administration37
Special Education34
Curriculum & Instruction27
Student Counseling25
Teaching English or French20
International Education5

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