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University of Vermont

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University of Vermont Graduate Earnings Overview

$48,164

Median Salary (6yr)

$62,472

Median Salary (10yr)

$20,951

Median Debt

3.0x

Earnings / Debt

University of Vermont graduates earn a median of $62,472 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $20,951. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at University of Vermont

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	University of Vermont Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$78,750	$75,000	+5%
Engineering	—	$75,600	$72,000	+5%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$65,100	$62,000	+5%
Business	—	$57,750	$55,000	+5%
Health Professions	—	$54,600	$52,000	+5%
Physical Sciences	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Social Sciences	—	$47,250	$45,000	+5%
Biological Sciences	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Communication & Journalism	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
History	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Education	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Psychology	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
English Language & Literature	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$35,700	$34,000	+5%

Most Popular Majors at University of Vermont

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Biological Sciences

13.1%

Natural Resources

10.3%

Social Sciences

10.1%

Health Professions

9.9%

Business/Marketing

8.3%

Engineering

7.9%

Psychology

6.2%

Education

4.1%

Agriculture

4.1%

Visual/Performing Arts

3.7%

Computer Science

3.5%

Multidisciplinary

3.1%

Communication

2.8%

English/Literature

2.2%

Parks/Recreation

2.0%

Is University of Vermont Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Most graduates can manage their debt load, though your specific major choice will significantly impact your personal ROI.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

University of Vermont Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	University of Vermont Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$78,750	$75,000	+5%
Engineering	—	$75,600	$72,000	+5%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$65,100	$62,000	+5%
Business	—	$57,750	$55,000	+5%
Health Professions	—	$54,600	$52,000	+5%
Physical Sciences	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Social Sciences	—	$47,250	$45,000	+5%
Biological Sciences	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Communication & Journalism	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
History	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Education	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Psychology	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
English Language & Literature	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$35,700	$34,000	+5%

University of Vermont Salary & ROI FAQs

What do University of Vermont graduates actually earn?

University of Vermont graduates earn a median of $62,472 10 years post-graduation, up from $48,164 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.

Which majors at University of Vermont have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at University of Vermont include Computer Science ($78,750); Engineering ($75,600); Mathematics & Statistics ($65,100). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a University of Vermont degree worth the cost?

A 4-year University of Vermont degree costs about $68,432 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $62,472/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do University of Vermont students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for University of Vermont graduates is $20,951. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.

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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Vermont is not affiliated with DeepColleges.