2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Vermont
[Engineering](/majors/engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for engineering students.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Vermont
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Engineering Schools
Our analysis ranked Vermont Technical College the best value for a degree in engineering in Vermont. Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Randolph. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete the engineering program here. Engineering graduates of Vermont Technical College earn a median of $41,822 early in their careers. Set against $24,208 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Vermont Technical College admits about 82% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Vermont earned it the #2 place for engineering. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,120 in student loans. Early-career engineering graduates make about $61,894. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.
Norwich University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,740. Engineering graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Engineering graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $66,161 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Norwich University admits about 74% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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