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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Vermont

Vermont has 2 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 134 recent graduates. Graduates in Vermont earn $51,180 on average within two years — 21% below the national average of $64,585. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

2
Schools in VT
$51,180
VT Avg. Earnings
$64,585
National Avg.
331
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Vermont

Public Schools (1)
$55,770
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$46,589
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Vermont produce comparable or higher early earnings for Mechanical Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Vermont, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Vermont logo

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public

$55,770
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $57,570
Graduates: 92
Acceptance: 60.0%
#2
Norwich University logo

Norwich University

Northfield, VT · Private

$46,589
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,053
Graduates: 42
Acceptance: 73.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Vermont?
University of Vermont ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Vermont with median graduate earnings of $55,770 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Vermont?
Mechanical Engineering graduates in Vermont earn an average of $51,180 within two years of graduation. This is 21% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.
What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Vermont?
University of Vermont is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Vermont with an acceptance rate of 60.0%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 66.8%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Vermont?
In Vermont, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $46,589 vs $55,770 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Vermont

Computer Science $58,244 Construction Management $57,318 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $55,964 Economics $51,423 Civil Engineering $49,827 Accounting and Related Services $48,823 International Relations and National Security Studies $47,343 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $43,798
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.