Lowest In-State Tuition for a Bachelor’s
$19,058 in annual undergraduate tuition and required fees for state residents (2024–25), the lowest among the 3 bachelor’s programs shown here.
Vermont · Economics Rankings · 2027 
Best Economics Programs in Vermont for 2027
Middlebury sent out 112 economics majors at $67,600, more than twice the University of Vermont’s 49, which charges residents $19,058 and out-of-state students $45,502. Saint Michael’s College costs $51,450. Middlebury has a 91% graduation rate, and all three programs end at the bachelor’s, so an economics degree here is an undergraduate decision first.
By Taylor Rupe, Editor
Economics Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Vermont
3 schools in Vermont awarded economics bachelor’s degrees in 2023–24, scored against 670 bachelor’s programs nationwide.
- 1
Middlebury College
Economics BA
73.6 Comparison ScoreMiddlebury's economics majors take six core courses organized in three two-semester blocks: introductory micro and macro, a quantitative sequence in statistics and regression analysis, and micro and macro theory. Then come at least four electives, two of which must be senior seminars. The senior research seminar has students carry out an independent research project, and that project is how departmental honors are earned. The department also serves interdisciplinary programs such as Environmental Studies, International Studies and International Politics and Economics, and runs an Experimental Economics Lab where faculty and students test theory with controlled experiments.
- Core Blocks
- Intro micro and macro, statistics and regression, micro and macro theory
- Electives
- At least four, two at senior-seminar level
- Honors
- Independent project in the senior research seminar
- Lab
- Middlebury Experimental Economics Lab
Program Sources: Economics, Middlebury College
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 112 Economics, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 91% 628 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $123,477 Economics bachelor’s graduates, College Scorecard
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $67,600 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $67,600 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- 2
University of Vermont
Economics BA and Quantitative Economics BS
59.8 Comparison ScoreUVM gives you two routes to an economics degree. The BA is a liberal arts path that pairs economics with a minor and leaves room for electives, suited to law, policy or business. The BS in Quantitative Economics is a STEM-designated track with more math and science, a dedicated econometrics sequence and a capstone advanced quantitative course, meant for graduate study or data-intensive careers. Most economics majors complete an internship or study abroad. Strong students can pursue an independent research capstone, often through the College Honors Program or Honors College.
- Degrees
- BA in Economics and BS in Quantitative Economics
- BS Features
- STEM designation, econometrics sequence, quantitative capstone
- Capstone Option
- Independent research through College Honors or Honors College
- Experience
- Most majors complete an internship or study abroad
Program Sources: Department of Economics, UVM Catalogue
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 49 Economics, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 79% 2,508 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $69,416 Economics bachelor’s graduates, College Scorecard
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $19,058 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $45,502 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- 3
Saint Michael's College
Economics Major
37.1 Comparison ScoreSaint Michael's ends the economics major with a two-semester research thesis on a question you develop yourself. The first semester is spent researching and analyzing, and the second is an independent study that culminates in presenting your findings. Before that, majors learn how models, markets and systems create economic conditions, then apply them to topics such as environmentalism, healthcare and political science. Courses include Principles of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics and electives such as Family and Gender in the Economy. The college says the thesis experience can lead to graduate school or employment.
- Capstone
- Two-semester research thesis with a final presentation
- Topics
- Environment, healthcare, political science through an economic lens
- Sample Elective
- Family and Gender in the Economy
Program Sources: Economics, Saint Michael's College
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 6 Economics, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 73% 448 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $82,447 Economics bachelor’s graduates, College Scorecard
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $51,450 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $51,450 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
Economics Programs in Vermont at a Glance
- Ranked Schools
- 3 1 public, 2 private
- Bachelor’s Programs
- 3 167 degrees in 2023–24
- Lowest In-State Tuition
- $19,058 Bachelor’s list, schoolwide, 2024–25
How We Rank Economics Programs in Vermont
Each program gets the same comparison score it earns in our national economics model, calculated against the nationwide group that meets the numeric and directory criteria. We then order Vermont’s eligible programs by that score within each degree level. We feature up to 10 programs, taking the next highest-ranked program from each degree-level list in turn. Scores are compared only within the same degree level. Bachelor’s lists weigh graduation rate (20%), published tuition (20%), graduate earnings (20%), program reputation (25%), and degrees awarded (15%). How these scores work.
Best Economics Schools in Vermont by Goal
These picks compare only the programs featured in the lists above.
Most Economics Bachelor’s Graduates
112 economics bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2023–24, the most of any school on this list.
Top-Scoring Public University
The highest-scoring public school on the bachelor’s list (No. 2 overall), with a comparison score of 59.8.
Economics in Vermont: Program Size Versus Tuition Cost
Middlebury College produces far more economics graduates than anyone else in Vermont, with 112 bachelor’s degrees. The University of Vermont awarded 49 and Saint Michael’s College 6. Middlebury’s price is also the highest at $67,600. UVM charges $19,058 for Vermont residents and $45,502 for out-of-state students. Saint Michael’s lists $51,450.
Economics Careers and Pay in Vermont
These are BLS median annual wages for Vermont and the United States from the May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey. A median is the midpoint among workers in the occupation, from new hires to senior staff, so it is not a starting salary for a new graduate. The 10th–90th percentile range shows what the middle 80% of workers earn in the state.
| Occupation | Vermont Median | Vermont 10th–90th Percentile | U.S. Median | Vermont Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst Pay in Vermont BLS: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $74,880 | $50,700–$110,230 | $78,760 | 860 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wage data does not enter the program scores.
Economics Programs in Vermont: Common Questions
How Many Schools in Vermont Appear in These Economics Rankings?
3 schools in Vermont appear in the lists shown here (3 bachelor’s programs). A school can appear at more than one degree level. The degree counts come from federal IPEDS completions for 2023–24.
Which Economics Bachelor’s Program in Vermont Has the Lowest Tuition?
University of Vermont lists $19,058 in annual undergraduate tuition and required fees for state residents in 2024–25, the lowest among the bachelor’s programs shown here. That is a schoolwide figure before aid, so check the program’s own costs and any fees for fieldwork or labs.
Which Vermont School Graduates the Most Economics Majors?
Middlebury College awarded 112 economics bachelor’s degrees in 2023–24, more than the other two ranked schools combined.
Which Ranked Economics Bachelor’s Program Has the Lowest Resident Tuition in Vermont?
University of Vermont in Burlington has the lowest resident tuition and required fees among the ranked economics bachelor’s programs: $19,058 for 2024–25. The nonresident figure is $45,502. Those are schoolwide undergraduate charges. Compare your aid offer and housing costs before deciding which school fits your budget.
Sources
- IPEDS C2024_A completions: first-major degrees awarded by field and level, 2023–24.
- IPEDS COST1_2024: tuition and required fees, 2024–25.
- IPEDS DRVGR2024: schoolwide graduation rates.
- Carnegie 2025 Research Activity Designations.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates.
- SocialSciences.org ranking methodology.
