Cheapest Teacher Education and Professional Development Colleges in Vermont

Teacher education costs in Vermont create a dramatic divide between public and private options. The University of Vermont leads affordability at $20,860 net price while Middlebury College reaches $25,934 despite its $65,280 sticker price through substantial aid. Vermont's teacher shortage, particularly in rural districts, has increased demand for qualified educators who can serve the state's 300+ public schools across small towns and farming communities.

Programs

$20,860 – $35,000

Net Price Range

$33,030

Avg. Program Earnings

69.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont	$20,860	$18,890	78.6%	59.8%
2	Vermont State University Randolph, Vermont	$20,865	$11,400	48.9%	49.8%
3	Norwich University Northfield, Vermont	$25,600	$49,600	61.0%	82.6%
4	Middlebury College Middlebury, Vermont	$25,934	$65,280	92.6%	12.7%
5	Saint Michael's College Colchester, Vermont	$30,033	$50,040	68.9%	85.2%
6	Goddard College Plainfield, Vermont	$30,152	$19,568	75.0%	85.7%
7	Champlain College Burlington, Vermont	$35,000	$45,550	63.0%	55.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge gap between Vermont State University's $11,400 in-state tuition and other schools?

Vermont State University offers the lowest published tuition among teacher education programs, though its 48.90% graduation rate trails the University of Vermont's 78.60%. The university system merged recently to reduce costs for Vermont residents.

How do private college graduates fare financially compared to public university teachers?

Saint Michael's College graduates earn $35,060 annually, the highest among tracked schools, while Champlain College graduates earn $30,926. Both carry $27,000 in debt compared to UVM's $20,500 average.

Is Middlebury College actually affordable for teacher education despite its high sticker price?

Middlebury's $25,934 net price ranks fourth among seven programs thanks to generous financial aid. The college's 92.60% graduation rate leads all Vermont teacher education programs by a wide margin.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.