Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 49.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 48.9%
- Retention Rate
- 66.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $50,331
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $57,318 | |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $56,931 | $25,590 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $56,544 | $19,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $52,107 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $48,849 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $39,009 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $33,459 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $32,925 | |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $30,672 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $28,019 |
Outcomes Overview
Vermont State University graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $15,000, which creates monthly payments of $159. With median earnings of $50,331 ten years after graduation, this debt represents about 30% of annual income, while monthly payments take up just 3.8% of gross monthly earnings. The 97.1% employment rate shows strong job placement, and the 78.58% loan repayment rate indicates most graduates can manage their payments. Many alumni find work in education, healthcare, and business throughout Vermont and New England. The debt-to-income ratio sits well below the problematic 40% threshold that financial experts warn against. This represents a strong return on investment for a public university education.