Nursing Schools in Vermont (2026)
6 accredited nursing programs found
Vermont has 6 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with an even split of 3 public and 3 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $29,840, with public schools averaging $11,283 and private schools averaging $48,397. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $11,400 to $49,600 — an exceptionally wide spread relative to the small number of programs. The cheapest tracked program is the Community College of Vermont at $3,560 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is the University of Vermont at approximately 11,614.
Across Vermont programs the average graduation rate is 57.8 percent and the average retention rate is 71.4 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $59,852 — among the highest in this group — and median federal debt at graduation averages $20,863. The state's healthcare employer base is anchored by The University of Vermont Medical Center, Rutland Regional Medical Center, and several smaller critical-access hospitals across the state.
Registered Nurse Market in Vermont
BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses
Registered Nurse Salary in Vermont
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Matches the Vermont average of $29,840.
Matches the Vermont average of 57.8%.
Matches the Vermont median of $59,852.
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $11,283 |
| Lowest Tuition | $3,560 |
| Highest Tuition | $50,040 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $48,397 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 57.8% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $55,719 |
| Avg Student Debt | $20,863 |
| Total Enrollment | 24,791 |
All Nursing Schools in Vermont
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont | Burlington | Public | $18,890 | 11,614 |
| Vermont State University | Randolph | Public | $11,400 | 3,567 |
| Community College of Vermont | Montpelier | Public | $3,560 | 3,093 |
| Champlain College | Burlington | Private | $45,550 | 2,870 |
| Norwich University | Northfield | Private | $49,600 | 2,490 |
| Saint Michael's College | Colchester | Private | $50,040 | 1,157 |
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Vermont Nursing Market Context
BLS data for Vermont shows an RN median annual wage of $77,330 and a mean of $79,660. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $58,190 to $103,130. Statewide RN employment is approximately 7,060 and the projected growth rate is 5 percent.
Median program debt of $20,863 against a $77,330 RN median wage produces a tight payback ratio for graduates of the higher-cost private programs; the route through the Community College of Vermont and the University of Vermont's public tuition tier carries substantially less debt and improves the equation considerably. The 90th-percentile figure of $103,130 reflects what experienced Vermont RNs can reach, with the UVM Medical Center anchoring the upper end. The state's small healthcare market means career mobility for experienced nurses often involves crossing state lines into New Hampshire or upstate New York.