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9th Annual Vermont RN Program Rankings by RNCareers.org

To help nursing students in their search for a top RN program, the education experts at RNCareers.org publish their annual findings of the best nursing schools for both Vermont and the country. Schools ranked on our list have proven their ability to educate highly competent nurses.

To create our rankings, we evaluated 2 ADN degree programs and 3 BSN degree programs in Vermont. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Vermont to provide our state rankings. View our methodology. 

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    #1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    University of Vermont

    Department of Nursing

    80.66% 3-Year
    Pass Rate
    • 85 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT - 05405-0160
    • (802) 656-3131
    Nurse Admin: Rosemary L. Dale, EdD, APRN
    Title: Chair
    • NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 80.66%
    • Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
    • Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN

    University Information

    • Total Faculty: 887
    • In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $19,002
    • Book and Supplies: $1,200
    • Percent Received Aid: 96%
    • Average Grant or Scholarship: $17,278
    • Percent Admitted: 71%
    • Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 19%
    • Graduation Rate: 76%

    #2 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    Vermont Technical College

    75.72% 3-Year
    Pass Rate
    • 124 Admin Drive, Randolph, VT - 05061
    • (802) 728-1000
    Nurse Admin: ,
    • NCLEX Passing Rate: (C) 75.72%
    • Programs: Registered Nursing
    • Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor

    University Information

    • Total Faculty: 76
    • In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $16,082
    • Book and Supplies: $1,600
    • Percent Received Aid: 95%
    • Average Grant or Scholarship: $7,752
    • Percent Admitted: 58%
    • Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 25%
    • Graduation Rate: 64%

    About RN Programs in Vermont

    • There are 5 nursing schools in Vermont. The CCNE accredits 4 nursing schools and the ACEN accredits 2 schools in Vermont.
    • Typically, an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will take between 18 to 24 months to complete, and a Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) will take about 4 years to complete.
    • The average annual salary for registered nurses is between $52,080 to $111,220 a year.
    • Registered Nurses (RN) throughout the country and in Vermont can expect a favorable job growth of 15 percent from 2016 to 2026 which much faster than the average for all occupations.

    It is predicted that the nursing industry in Vermont will grow rapidly between now and the year 2022. The state currently has nearly 7,000 registered nurses who make a mean annual wage of $63,260. In fact, 64% of the nurses in Vermont already hold a degree higher than an associate’s degree. Often times, nursing schools incorporate an online learning option to add a degree of flexibility.

    Vermont RN Program Comparisons

    Compare RN Programs ADN BSN
    Number of Nursing Programs 2 4
    Average NCLEX Passing Rate 77.25% 81.53%
    NCLEX Passing Rate Range 66.67% to 87.84% 66.39% to 92.92%

    Nursing Programs Offered by Vermont Nursing Schools

    • Registered Nursing: 4
    • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 1
    • CNL: 1
    • Family Nurse Practitioner: 1
    • Nurse Educator: 1
    • Nursing Leadership: 1

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    Become an APRN in Vermont

    RNs who wish to become advanced practice registered nurses will want to pursue any number of avenues to earn Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Earning a Master of Science in Nursing consists of graduate-level coursework and clinical practice for those nurses who wish to direct patient roles such as a nurse practitioner. You can also pursue indirect patient roles such as teaching or leadership roles, or become involved in policy, state-wide health initiatives or community engagement. There are many clinical and non-clinical avenues that an RN with MSN can pursue.

    Learn about Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree.

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    Comprehensive guide to Vermont Nursing License Requirements Renewals RN and APRN.

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