Vermont Nursing Schools and Programs
Researching and then applying to accredited nursing schools in Vermont can be a time-consuming task. For those just getting started in Nursing, we suggest that you focus on your near-term education goals and the Vermont licensing requirements. The first question to ask yourself is: Do I want to begin my career in the state of Vermont as a Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse? See our nursing education chart below for some insight into how long it takes to graduate from the most popular CNA, LPN, and RN nursing programs in Vermont.
Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) programs generally lead to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN), which typically lasts 2 years, or a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), which lasts 4 years.
While earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) is an important milestone for nurses, many Vermont nursing school students gain meaningful work experience and earn an income upon completion of a shorter Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nursing program in the state of Vermont.
Starting with a shorter CNA or LPN program can also strengthen your ASN or BSN application by showing commitment and clinical readiness. For those pursuing Vermont RN licensure directly, associate degree programs are often more accessible than bachelor's programs. Earning your RN through an ASN, then advancing through an RN to BSN program or RN to MSN bridge, is a common and effective path in Vermont.
Nursing Schools
List Of Nursing Schools In Vermont
Below is our list of accredited nursing schools in Vermont. In general, these colleges, universities, and training centers offer campus-based CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing. RN schools in VT will generally offer an ADN, ASN, or BSN nursing degree. Advanced Practice (APRN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs can be found at larger schools that offer MSN and DNP degrees.
Click the name of any Vermont nursing school below to view the cost to attend, SAT and ACT scores, college or university characteristics, student body profile, satellite map of the surrounding area, and to view any additional nursing program information we have available in our database. Use the wishlist buttons provided to save institutions to a private list of nursing schools near you.
Castleton University
62 Alumni Dr,
Castleton,
VT
05735
802-468-5611
Castleton University is a Public institution with a campus in Castleton, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Castleton, Vermont campus for Castleton University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,363. In-state tuition and fees were $13,078 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN
- Tuition Cost $13,078
- Room and Board $12,404
- Acceptance Rate 81%
- ACT Score 22-26
Norwich University
158 Harmon Drive,
Northfield,
VT
05663
802-485-2000
Norwich University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Northfield, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Northfield, Vermont campus for Norwich University is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,274. In-state tuition and fees were $49,740 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Post-MSN
- Tuition Cost $49,740
- Room and Board $14,680
- Acceptance Rate 74%
- ACT Score 20-27
University of Vermont
85 South Prospect Street,
Burlington,
VT
05405
802-656-3131
University of Vermont is a Public institution with a campus in Burlington, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Burlington, Vermont campus for University of Vermont is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 14,320. In-state tuition and fees were $19,058 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Post-MSN, DNP, PhD
- Tuition Cost $19,058
- Room and Board $13,776
- Acceptance Rate 60%
- ACT Score 29-32
Vermont Technical College
105 Union Street,
Bennington,
VT
05201
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Bennington, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Bennington, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
Vermont Technical College
41 Harmony Place,
Brattleboro,
VT
05301
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Brattleboro, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Brattleboro, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
Vermont Technical College
337 College Hill Road,
Johnson,
VT
05656
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Johnson, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Johnson, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
Vermont Technical College
1001 College Road,
Lyndonville,
VT
05851
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Lyndonville, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Lyndonville, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
Vermont Technical College
51 Charles Avenue,
Middlebury,
VT
05753
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Middlebury, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Middlebury, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN
Vermont Technical College
209 Veterans Avenue,
Newport,
VT
05855
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Newport, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Newport, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
Vermont Technical College
124 Admin Drive,
Randolph Center,
VT
05061
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Randolph Center, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Randolph Center, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,414. In-state tuition and fees were $16,086 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, RN-to-BSN
- Tuition Cost $16,086
- Room and Board $12,404
- Acceptance Rate 50%
Vermont Technical College
142 South Main Street,
Saint Albans,
VT
05478
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Saint Albans, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Saint Albans, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
Vermont Technical College
145 Billings Farm Road,
White River Junction,
VT
05001
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in White River Junction, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The White River Junction, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
Vermont Technical College
201 Lawrence Place,
Williston,
VT
05495
802-728-1000
Vermont Technical College is a Public institution with a campus in Williston, Vermont. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Vermont Board of Nursing. The Williston, Vermont campus for Vermont Technical College is located in a Rural setting. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
How To Become
How do I become a nurse in Vermont?
If you want to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Vermont, you will need to complete a Registered Nurse training program. Registered Nurse programs generally last 2 to 4 years (see chart at the top of this page). Upon completion of your Vermont registered nursing program, you will have to pass the nationwide NCLEX-RN exam. After you pass the NCLEX-RN exam, you will apply for a Registered Nurse license from the Vermont Board of Nursing.
If you want to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Vermont, you will need to complete a Practical Nurse training program. Practical Nursing programs generally last 1 to 1.5 years (see chart at the top of this page). Upon completion of your Vermont practical nursing program, you will have to pass the nationwide NCLEX-PN exam. After you pass the NCLEX-PN exam, you will apply for a Practical Nurse license from the Vermont Board of Nursing.
How Long It Takes
How long is nursing school in Vermont?
The amount of time you spend in a Vermont nursing school will vary based on the career path you choose. You can become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in as little as 6 to 12 weeks. Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1 to 1.5 years, a Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) in 2 to 4 years, or stay in nursing school longer to become a Nurse Practitioner in 6 to 8 years.
Above on this page, we created a chart that summarizes how long nursing school is in Vermont. That chart includes the number of nurses employed in the state of Vermont, along with the average wages earned at each education level.
Notice that in the state of Vermont, far greater numbers are employed as Registered Nurses (RN) compared to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Notice also that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont earns far more in wages compared to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Use the nursing program acronyms CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD to help identify which Vermont nursing schools offer the length of program you desire.
Tuition Cost
How much does nursing school in Vermont cost?
Tuition for a nursing school in Vermont will cost between $11,000 to $14,000 per year for state residents seeking a two-year Associate degree, an ADN, or ASN, for example. The larger public four-year colleges and universities in Vermont cost more, between $11,000 to $20,000 per year, for state residents seeking their Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN).
To help reduce the cost of nursing school in Vermont, a student can generally take their pre-nursing classes at a smaller two-year college. Then, transfer those credits into the larger four-year college or university of your choice. Each college has its own method of awarding transfer credits for pre-nursing coursework. You will need to plan ahead and question the receiving school before you start your first pre-nursing class.
Difficulty
Is it hard to get into a Vermont nursing school?
We list the quoted acceptance rate provided by each Vermont nursing school. A college acceptance rate is calculated by dividing the number of accepted students by the number of total applicants. Reviewing the list of nursing schools in Vermont provided above, we can see the acceptance rates range from about 50% to 100% or Open. SAT and ACT scores are displayed on each individual nursing school page.
If you are having trouble getting accepted into a Vermont nursing school due to a below average GPA, SAT, or ACT score, here are two strategies which might help: 1) take your pre-nursing courses at your local community college then reapply later as a transfer student with an above average GPA, and, 2) get your Nursing Assistant or Practical Nurse license to help you gain experience and stand out from other college applicants.
Compact State
Is Vermont a nursing compact state?
Yes, Vermont is part of the nursing license compact. Vermont recently enacted the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, which allows nurses to practice in all but a handful of states. This means that a Vermont Licensed Practical Nurse or a Vermont Registered Nurse can now apply for a multi-state nursing license.
Last updated: February 5, 2026
References:
- Vermont Nursing License Requirements. State of Vermont, Board of Nursing. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- Vermont State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- Tuition And Characteristics Of Vermont Colleges. U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- Vermont Nurse Licensure Compact Status. NCSBN, National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Retrieved February 5, 2026.