Most Affordable Nursing Programs in Vermont (2026)
8 nursing programs at Vermont schools and campuses list tuition — the lowest is Norwich University's RN to BSN at $15,000 total. Online programs from 41 more out-of-state schools also enroll Vermont residents, from $8,100.
Key takeaways for Vermont tuition
- Tuition at Vermont schools and campuses ranges from $15,000 to $185,000 total.
- Compare tuition against the school's board-reported NCLEX pass rate — the cheapest program is not always the best value.
Compare tuition and financial aid for Vermont nursing programs
| Program | Delivery | Length | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich UniversityRN to BSNOnline · 18 months | Online | 18 mo | $15,000 |
| University of VermontMaster of Science in NursingOnline · 24 months | Online | 24 mo | $28,000 |
| Norwich UniversityMSN — Family Nurse PractitionerHybrid · 30 months | Hybrid | 30 mo | $37,000 |
| Norwich UniversityMSN — Psychiatric Mental Health NPHybrid · 30 months | Hybrid | 30 mo | $38,000 |
| Norwich UniversityAccelerated BSN (Second Degree)On Campus · 18 months | On Campus | 18 mo | $39,500 |
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More Vermont nursing programs by tuition
| Program | Delivery | Length | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of VermontDoctor of Nursing Practice — Family NPHybrid · 42 months | Hybrid | 42 mo | $58,000 |
| University of VermontBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)On Campus · 48 months | On Campus | 48 mo | $75,000 |
| Norwich UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)On Campus · 48 months | On Campus | 48 mo | $185,000 |
Source: MyNursingSchools program directory totals as of 2026-08-21. Programs without published tuition are omitted. Net price after aid may differ — confirm with each school.
Cheapest online programs open to Vermont residents
These schools are based outside Vermont but enroll residents online. Clinical hours are still completed locally, and some programs charge out-of-state rates — confirm with the school.
| Program | Delivery | Length | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Public University SystemRN to BSNOnline · 15 months | Online | 15 mo | $8,100 |
| Florida State UniversityRN to BSNOnline · 12 months | Online | 12 mo | $9,000 |
| University of South FloridaRN to BSNOnline · 15 months | Online | 15 mo | $9,600 |
| University of Alabama at BirminghamRN to BSNOnline · 12 months | Online | 12 mo | $9,600 |
| American Public University SystemMSN — Nursing LeadershipOnline · 24 months | Online | 24 mo | $9,720 |
| Ohio State UniversityRN to BSNOnline · 12 months | Online | 12 mo | $9,900 |
| Capella UniversityRN to BSN (FlexPath)Online · 18 months | Online | 18 mo | $10,400 |
| Arizona State UniversityRN to BSNOnline · 15 months | Online | 15 mo | $10,570 |
| University of CincinnatiRN to BSNOnline · 12 months | Online | 12 mo | $10,800 |
| University of Maryland — BaltimoreRN to BSNOnline · 15 months | Online | 15 mo | $11,400 |
Getting the Best Value from Nursing School in Vermont
Affordable is not the same as cheapest. The best-value program in Vermont is the one with the lowest cost per outcome — weigh tuition against the NCLEX first-time pass rate and job placement, not sticker price alone. A public in-state BSN or a community-college ADN with a strong pass rate often beats a rock-bottom program that graduates fewer of its students.
Net price is what matters, so stack aid against the sticker. Pell Grants, Vermont state nursing scholarships, and hospital tuition reimbursement (RN-to-BSN is frequently employer-funded) move the real cost far more than a small difference in listed tuition. File the FAFSA before you enroll to see your true out-of-pocket number.
Measure payback, not price. At Vermont’s average RN wage a well-chosen program typically pays for itself within a few years — so a mid-priced degree that gets you licensed and hired quickly can be the better financial decision than the cheapest option on the page.
Career Outlook for Vermont Nurses
Affordability is only half the equation — demand and earning ceiling determine how quickly a program pays for itself.
At or near the 6% national average. Demand remains stable across most specialties.
Per hour (BLS). Overtime and travel nursing contracts pay a significant premium above this base.
Vermont grants full independent practice to NPs — no physician oversight required, maximizing earning potential for MSN/DNP graduates.
Job growth and hourly rate: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. NP practice authority: AANP 2024.
Already licensed? Next credentials for Vermont nurses
Pass rates and sticker price are for the first license. Working RNs in Vermont often stack an online RN-to-BSN, then an NP specialty. Online RN-to-BSN options serving Vermont include Walden University at $27,710 listed total tuition in our directory. Vermont grants nurse practitioners full practice authority: NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications — including controlled substances — under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing, without a required physician collaboration agreement.
- Bridge for working RNsRN-to-BSN programs in Vermont
Employer-funded bridges are common. Directory listed totals include Walden University at $27,710.
- Nurse practitionerFNP programs in Vermont
Vermont is a full-practice NP state (AANP). Family NP is the mainstream primary-care specialty.
- NP specialtyPMHNP programs in Vermont
Psychiatric-mental health NP tracks for BSN-prepared nurses planning advanced practice in Vermont.
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