Vermont State University
Vermont State University offers hands-on training in programs like Nursing and Veterinary Technology, with extensive practical experience built into the curriculum. The school emphasizes employer connections through apprenticeships and clinical partnerships, particularly in fields addressing regional workforce shortages like nursing, electrical, and plumbing. While strong in health and trades, the Automotive and Diesel Technology programs are slated for discontinuation after 2027 due to declining enrollment.
Programs Analyzed
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Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Vermont State University
4 trade programs at Vermont State University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → |
75 | $51,608/yr | $9,500 |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → |
73 | $68,342/yr | $19,000 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → |
61 | $48,817/yr | — |
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Veterinary Technology
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
46 | $36,395/yr | — |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Vermont
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Vermont, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Vermont
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Vermont. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 4 trade and vocational programs at Vermont State University using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.