RN Programs in Vermont

Find the best RN programs in Vermont, including requirements, typical RN salary, career opportunities, and more.
Best RN Programs in Vermont: Top 3 Choices in 2025

Do you need a flexible and well-paying career in Vermont? Are you a caring person who enjoys working in healthcare? If so, a career as a registered nurse (RN) may be the best choice for you! RN careers in Vermont offer great flexibility, are in high demand, and pay an average salary of $88,380 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Vermont

To become an RN in Vermont, you must meet three requirements: earn a nursing degree (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing), pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam, and apply for an RN license from the Vermont Secretary of State's Office.

Accredited RN Programs in Vermont

Vermont has several schools that offer excellent RN programs. Here is a list of some of the best to help you find one near you:

  1. Norwich University

    158 Harmon Dr, Northfield, VT 05663
    (802) 485-2000
  2. University of Vermont

    85 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT 05401
    (802) 656-3131
  3. Vermont State University Castleton Campus

    62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, VT 05735
    (800) 639-8521

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Vermont

Vermont RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 8.8% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Vermont earn an average annual salary of $88,380 per year, equivalent to $42.4 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Vermont, and their average wage and salary, by area.

AreaTotal EmploymentAvg Hourly WageAvg Annual Salary
Burlington-South Burlington3,000$41.9$87,290

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Vermont State Board of Nursing

The Vermont State Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Vermont for all nursing-related questions and concerns.

Vermont State Board of Nursing

89 Main St 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 828-2396
(802) 828-2484

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