Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 77.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 78.6%
- Retention Rate
- 88.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $62,472
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,951
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $222/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $83,546 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,325 | $24,375 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $67,287 | $142,405 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $63,005 | $31,363 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,875 | $25,000 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $59,177 | $219,221 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $57,770 | $26,356 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $56,641 | $20,734 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $55,770 | $22,875 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $54,361 | $65,944 |
| Mathematics. | Master | $51,750 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $51,482 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $49,827 | $21,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $48,849 | $19,000 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor | $48,041 | $19,500 |
Outcomes Overview
UVM graduates earn a median of $62,472 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 33.5% with typical debt loads of $20,951. Monthly loan payments of $222 consume about 4.3% of graduates' income, well below concerning thresholds. The school's strong environmental science and sustainability programs feed graduates into growing green sectors and consulting firms. Vermont's outdoor recreation economy also absorbs many alumni in tourism and adventure sports companies. The 96.8% employment rate reflects solid career outcomes across fields. With 80.6% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and earnings that justify the investment, UVM delivers a strong return on investment for most students.