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Most Popular Trade Schools in Vermont

2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Vermont

10 Schools Ranked
$41,703 Average Earnings
$33,316 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Trade Schools in Vermont ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Vermont to see which ones were the most popular programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Vermont Technical College

Randolph, Vermont
558 Total Awards
$47,641 Average Earnings
$17,569 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Vermont Technical College the most popular school in Vermont for trade school students working on their degree. Located in Randolph, Vermont, the small public school handed out 558 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $17,569 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Vermont Tech graduates make an average of $47,641 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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#2

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
3,356 Total Awards
$40,070 Average Earnings
$37,250 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in Vermont that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Vermont landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of Vermont is a fairly large public school located in Burlington, Vermont that handed out 3,356 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,250 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $687, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UVM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,070 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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#3

Community College of Vermont

Montpelier, Vermont
571 Total Awards
$30,006 Average Earnings
$10,896 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Community College of Vermont is a great place for trade school students. Located in Montpelier, Vermont, the medium-sized public school awarded 571 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $10,896 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CCV, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,006 during the early years of their career. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Advanced Welding Institute

South Burlington, Vermont
66 Total Awards
$39,719 Average Earnings
$5,386 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Advanced Welding Institute is a great place for trade school students. South Burlington, Vermont is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 66 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from AWI accumulate an average of $5,386 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from AWI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,719 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

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#5

O'Briens Aveda Institute

Williston, Vermont
58 Total Awards
$27,051 Average Earnings
$8,467 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means O’Briens Aveda Institute is a great place for trade school students. O’Briens Aveda Institute is located in Williston, Vermont and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 58 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,467 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, O’Briens Aveda Institute graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $27,051 during the early year of their career. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
1,515 Total Awards
$50,352 Average Earnings
$26,977 Avg Student Debt

Champlain College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Vermont ranking. Burlington, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,515 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $26,977 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $810 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Champlain graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,352 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

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#7

Castleton University

Castleton, Vermont
468 Total Awards
$39,395 Average Earnings
$22,592 Avg Student Debt

Castleton University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Castleton, Vermont, the small public school awarded 468 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,592 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Castleton graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,395 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

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#8

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
1,120 Total Awards
$51,424 Average Earnings
$36,325 Avg Student Debt

Norwich University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Vermont ranking. Norwich University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Northfield, Vermont that handed out 1,120 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Norwich accumulate an average of $36,325 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $291 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Norwich, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,424 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

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#9

Northern Vermont University

Johnson, Vermont
482 Total Awards
$32,929 Average Earnings
$23,771 Avg Student Debt

Northern Vermont University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Vermont list. Northern Vermont University is located in Johnson, Vermont and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 482 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,771 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Northern Vermont University graduates make an average of $32,929 annually. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, Vermont
541 Total Awards
$36,456 Average Earnings
$27,230 Avg Student Debt

Saint Michael’s College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Vermont ranking. Located in Colchester, Vermont, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 541 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,230 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $538 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Saint Michael’s, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,456 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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