Physics · Vermont
Physics colleges in Vermont
CampusPin lists 12 U.S. colleges in Vermont that offer Physics programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Physics studies the fundamental laws of matter, energy, and motion, a foundational major for engineering, computing, finance, and graduate research.
Schools in Vermont that offer Physics
Bennington College
Bennington, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,644
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
850
Champlain College
Burlington, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,550
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
3,312
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,560
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,093
Landmark College
Putney, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,290
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
532
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$65,280
Acceptance
10%
Enrollment
2,842
Norwich University
Northfield, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$49,600
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
3,122
SIT Graduate Institute
Brattleboro, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
59%
Enrollment
82
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$50,040
Acceptance
92%
Enrollment
1,349
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$18,890
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
13,766
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
5,605
Vermont Law and Graduate School
South Royalton, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
52%
Enrollment
8,195
Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$11,400
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,616
Physics programs in Vermont: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 12 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
12
Public / private
3 / 9
Universities / 2-year
11 / 1
Cities represented
10
In-state tuition range
$3,560–$65,280
Median in-state tuition
$43,509
Lowest published in-state tuition
Community College of Vermont
$3,560
Most selective
Middlebury College
10% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Vermont
13,766 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Physics program
- Classical mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum mechanics
- Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
- Modern physics (relativity, atomic, nuclear)
- Mathematical methods (PDE, complex analysis)
- Computational physics (Python, MATLAB)
- Senior research thesis
Where a Physics degree can lead
- Physicist (PhD)
- Engineer (with engineering MS)
- Software Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Optical / Semiconductor Engineer
- High School Physics Teacher (with cert)
Typical pay: $58,000–$85,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 physicists median $166,290, requires PhD)
A Physics major covers classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, modern physics (relativity), and laboratory methods. Math is heavy, calculus through differential equations, linear algebra, and often complex analysis. BS-track programs prepare for graduate school in physics or engineering; BA tracks suit pre-med or interdisciplinary applications.
Physics graduates are highly sought-after for their analytical and quantitative skills. Career paths include physics PhD (academia or national labs), engineering (hardware, optics, semiconductors), quantitative finance, software engineering, and patent law.
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