Vermont · Liberal Arts and Sciences

Best colleges for Liberal Arts and Sciences in Vermont

Ranked by graduate earnings

Landmark College, Vermont State University and Champlain College award the most Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees and certificates in Vermont: 70, 25 and 18 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Vermont colleges offer Liberal Arts and Sciences and award 223 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Liberal Arts and Sciences program, formally known as Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, offers a broad educational foundation in various disciplines. This program is designed for students seeking a well-rounded…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 24.01
States & territories
59
with a program page
Degrees / yr
223
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$41,999
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,026
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
$70,610
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Vermont State University
Randolph Public · Bachelor's degree
$41,9992547%——
2Champlain College
Burlington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$71,2071865%$32,531$23,949
3Community College of Vermont
Montpelier Public · Associate degree
$29,5979620%—$10,843

Colleges awarding the most Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees in Vermont

Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Landmark College
Putney Private not-for-profit
70Not reported
2Vermont State University
Randolph Public
25$41,999
3Champlain College
Burlington Private not-for-profit
18$71,207
4Middlebury College
Middlebury Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
5University of Vermont
Burlington Public
4Not reported
6Sterling College
Craftsbury Common Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
7Bennington College
Bennington Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Vermont colleges offering Liberal Arts and Sciences
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Community College of VermontMontpelierPublic96

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (SOC 25-1199).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.8%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~13,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$78,490
typically Doctoral or professional degree

What Postsecondary Teachers, All Other earn in Vermont

Jobs in Vermont
70
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$70,610
median $59,010
Best-paying metro
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Related careers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Liberal Arts and Sciences programs in Vermont.

Which Vermont colleges award the most Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees?+

Landmark College (70 graduates a year), Vermont State University (25 graduates a year) and Champlain College (18 graduates a year) award the most Liberal Arts and Sciences degrees and certificates in Vermont, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Vermont colleges offer Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Which Liberal Arts and Sciences program in Vermont has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Vermont State University tops the list at $41,999. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Postsecondary Teachers, All Other earn in Vermont?+

The average annual wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Vermont is $70,610 (median $59,010), across about 70 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Liberal Arts and Sciences program?+

The Liberal Arts and Sciences program, formally known as Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, offers a broad educational foundation in various disciplines. This program is designed for students seeking a well-rounded…

What is the job outlook for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other?+

The national job outlook is about +1.8% growth with around 13,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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