2025 Best Doctoral Degrees in Vermont
Are you in Vermont looking for a school where you can earn a doctoral degree? Start your search here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about schools offering doctoral programs in Vermont.
Get detailed information about colleges and universities in Vermont with graduate programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions and more. In the end,
you'll have an understanding of which school may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Vermont's Doctoral Schools by the Numbers
Doctoral degree completions at institutions in Vermont have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2023,
students completed 362 doctorates that were offered by Vermont's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 5% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Doctoral Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
19:382
20:387
21:408
22:401
23:362
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top College Offering Doctoral Degrees in Vermont
Franklin University's 100% online doctoral programs are a top-choice for ambitious adults driven to do more. The transfer-friendly programs feature a No-Fear Dissertation®,
and can be completed in as few as three years. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin is nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440).
Doctoral Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Doctoral Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Doctorates in Vermont
There are at least 3 schools offering doctoral degrees in Vermont, and 3
are private colleges or universities where about 7,868 graduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 155 doctoral degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities serving Vermont.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$12,060
Accredited
Yes
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers doctoral degree programs in Vermont. Most of the students are
adults and all programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 38 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services17
Health Professions and Related Programs15
Vermont Law and Graduate School
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$45,815
Accredited
Yes
Vermont Law and Graduate School is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers doctoral degree programs in Vermont. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 113 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Legal Professions and Studies113
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$14,550
Accredited
Yes
Middlebury College is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers doctoral degree programs in Vermont. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 4 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics4
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Doctoral Degrees in Vermont
According to 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there is 1
public college located in Vermont offering doctorates. About 11,326 students
were enrolled in graduate programs, and about 245 doctoral degrees were completed at public colleges in Vermont.
Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$14,240
Accredited
Yes
University of Vermont is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers doctoral degree programs in Vermont. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 245 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related Fields5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies3
Natural Resources and Conservation2
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences25
Mathematics and Statistics3
Health Professions and Related Programs179
Affordable Doctoral Degrees in Vermont
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a doctoral degree in Vermont? According to graduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Vermont
nonprofit schools is $24,142. The average tuition at similar for-profit
schools in Vermont is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Offering Doctorates in Vermont
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a doctoral degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Vermont is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Vermont here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Doctoral Schools Serving Vermont
- Franklin University
- Middlebury College
- Vermont Law and Graduate School
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