2026 Best Teaching Schools in Vermont
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Vermont? We have ranked 17 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Teaching Degree Search analyzed 12 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 17 Teaching Degree Schools in Vermont
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Sit Graduate Institute to be the best Teaching school in Vermont. Located in Brattleboro, VT, Sit Graduate Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,734. Read more about Sit Graduate Institute
Saint Michaels College came in at #2 on this year's Teaching ranking in Vermont. This private not-for-profit school is set in Colchester, VT. About 73% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $51,450 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,640 in student loans. See the full Saint Michaels College profile
The strong Teaching programs at University Of Vermont earned it the #3 place in Vermont. Located in Burlington, VT, University Of Vermont is a public institution. University Of Vermont posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. The median Teaching program debt is $22,607. See the full University Of Vermont profile
Out of the 12 schools in Vermont in this year's ranking, Champlain College landed the #4 spot. Located in Burlington, VT, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,850. Champlain College Teaching students take on a median of $27,631 in debt. More on Champlain College
Out of the 12 schools in Vermont in this year's ranking, Vermont Technical College landed the #5 spot. Read more about Vermont Technical College
Vermont State Colleges Office Of The Chancellor did well this year, earning the #6 position. Read the full report on Vermont State Colleges Office Of The Chancellor
Vermont Law School ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Get the full Vermont Law School report
Advanced Welding Institute placed #8 among Teaching schools in Vermont. See the full Advanced Welding Institute profile
Vermont College Of Fine Arts landed the #9 spot in Vermont this year. More on Vermont College Of Fine Arts
Norwich University landed the #10 spot in Vermont this year. More on Norwich University
Sterling College Vermont ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Get the full Sterling College Vermont report
Obriens Aveda Institute placed #12 among Teaching schools in Vermont. See the full Obriens Aveda Institute profile
Bennington College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about Bennington College
Community College Of Vermont placed #14 among Teaching schools in Vermont. Get the full Community College Of Vermont report
Middlebury College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Middlebury College profile
Landmark College
Landmark College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. More on Landmark College
Goddard College
Goddard College landed the #17 spot in Vermont this year. More on Goddard College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 12 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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