Nursing in Vermont
Vermont has 3 nursing schools running 5 board-approved programs. Registered nurses here earn a median of $97,460; nurse practitioners, $134,740. Vermont is a compact state, so a license here can be a multistate license. Every figure below names its source and the period it covers.
Nursing Schools in Vermont
0 of Vermont’s 5 programs have a published 2025 first-time pass rate.
| Degree | Programs | Median pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Associate (ADN) | 1 | — |
| Bachelor’s (BSN) | 3 | — |
Both degrees lead to the same RN license. ADN vs BSN, compared nationally →
What Nurses Earn in Vermont
Federal wage survey data (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — employer-reported, not job-board estimates. The RN median in Vermont is $90 below the $97,550 national median; the NP median is $2,440 above the $132,300 national NP median.
| Vermont | Registered nurse | Nurse practitioner |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $97,460 | $134,740 |
| Median hourly | $46.86 | $64.78 |
| Starting range (10th pct.) | $77,670 | $108,510 |
| Top earners (90th pct.) | $126,100 | $167,610 |
| Employed in state | 7,410 | 700 |
Licensing in Vermont
Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact state (implemented February 1, 2022). A nurse whose primary residence is Vermont can hold one multistate license and practice in every other compact state without applying for another license.
Either way the license starts the same: graduate from a board-approved program and pass the NCLEX. Fees, processing times, and continuing-education rules are set by the Vermont board of nursing and change — confirm them with the board directly. The board documents these pass rates came from: Roster PDF printed 'Rev. 7/2024, 6/2026, Reviewed 3/2025'; NO pass rate given - VT OPR/Board publishes no program-level NCLEX pass rates (verified 2026-07-13).
Sources
- First-time NCLEX pass rates by programEach state board of nursing — the exact board documents are linked on every state page · Data: 2025 first-time test takers · Checked
- Program cost, completion, and graduate earningsU.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Checked
- Registered nurse wages and employment (SOC 29-1141)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics · Data: May 2025 · Checked
- Nurse practitioner wages and employment (SOC 29-1171)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics · Data: May 2025 · Checked
- Nurse Licensure Compact member states and implementation datesNational Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) · Checked
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in Vermont?
Vermont has 3 nursing schools running 5 board-approved programs — 4 RN programs and 1 practical nursing programs (state board of nursing list, 2025 pass-rate year).
How much do nurses make in Vermont?
Registered nurses in Vermont earn a median of $97,460 a year ($46.86 an hour), $90 below the national RN median. Nurse practitioners earn a median of $134,740 (BLS, May 2025).
Is Vermont a compact nursing state?
Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact state (implemented February 1, 2022). A nurse whose primary residence is Vermont can hold one multistate license and practice in every other compact state without applying for another license. Source: NCSBN compact map, checked September 17, 2026.
Nursing in other states
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