Best Trade Programs in Vermont (2026)
Top 11 of 11 programs in Vermont · Updated 2026
The best trade school programs in Vermont, ranked by overall value. We scored 11 programs across Vermont trade schools on earnings, AI resilience, job demand, and tuition ROI. The top programs average $45,864/yr in graduate earnings.
Programs in VT
11
Avg Earnings (Top 100)
$45,864/yr
Avg TSW Score
62/100
#1 Program
Practical Nursing
Vermont State University
Top Trade Programs in Vermont
Top 11 programs by TSW Score. Click any row for full analysis.
| # | Program | TSW Score | Earnings | AI-Proof | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practical Nursing
Vermont State University · Randolph, VT |
75
72–75 |
$51,608/yr | AI-Proof | 55.3x |
| 2 |
Business
Community College of Vermont · Montpelier, VT |
75
70–77 |
$37,307/yr | Moderate | 58.7x |
| 3 |
Nursing
Vermont State University · Randolph, VT |
73
68–73 |
$68,342/yr | Moderate | 32.2x |
| 4 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
Vermont State University · Randolph, VT |
61
59–62 |
$48,817/yr | AI-Proof | 27.1x |
| 5 |
IT Management
Champlain College · Burlington, VT |
68
61–71 |
$73,588/yr | Exposed | 15.2x |
| 6 |
Security Technology
Champlain College · Burlington, VT |
67
62–69 |
$61,225/yr | Moderate | 12.4x |
| 7 |
Teacher Education
Community College of Vermont · Montpelier, VT |
65
63–66 |
$31,610/yr | Moderate | 41.7x |
| 8 |
Precision Metalworking
Advanced Welding Institute · South Burlington, VT |
55
53–56 |
$42,399/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Community College of Vermont · Montpelier, VT |
48
47–48 |
$29,597/yr | AI-Proof | 52.2x |
| 10 |
Cosmetology
O'Briens Aveda Institute · Williston, VT |
46
42–46 |
$23,620/yr | Resilient | — |
| 11 |
Veterinary Technology
Vermont State University · Randolph, VT |
46
42–46 |
$36,395/yr | Resilient | 16.6x |
Methodology
This ranking includes the top 11 trade programs at Vermont schools, drawn from 11 total programs with earnings data. Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100), which combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and tuition ROI.
Only in-state tuition is used for ROI calculations. Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best trade program in Vermont?
By TradeSchoolOutlook Score, Practical Nursing at Vermont State University ranks #1 in Vermont with a score of 75/100 and graduate earnings of $51,608/yr.
How many trade programs are in Vermont?
Our database includes 11 trade programs across Vermont schools with reported earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.