2026 Rankings
Best Trade Schools in Vermont
Data-driven rankings of 3 trade colleges in Vermont based on graduation rates, student outcomes, and affordability. No paid placements.
3 Schools RankedPowered by IPEDS Data
Showing 1–3 of 3 schools
#1
48.0/ 100
Advanced Welding Institute
South Burlington, VT · Private Trade School
Grad Rate:92%
Student-Faculty:17:1
Programs:2
Avg Tuition:$22,500
Financial Aid:67%
#2
47.3/ 100
O'Briens Aveda Institute
Williston, VT · Private Trade School
Grad Rate:61%
Student-Faculty:10:1
Programs:5
Avg Tuition:$7,550
Financial Aid:70%
#3
39.6/ 100
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT · Public Institution
Grad Rate:20%
Student-Faculty:6:1
Programs:23
Avg Tuition:N/A
Financial Aid:72%
Our rankings evaluate trade and vocational colleges using six weighted metrics derived from federal IPEDS data: graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, program breadth, institutional scale, financial accessibility, and affordability. Schools must meet minimum eligibility requirements to be ranked.
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