Best Degree Completion Programs in Vermont 2027

Why it ranks #1: 67% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list) and its graduates in this field earn a median $73,203 a year (higher than 5 other colleges on this list).

Norwich accepts up to 90 semester credits toward its online Business Administration BS when your earlier learning meets program requirements, and the degree needs at least 120 semester credits. Transfer applicants send official transcripts and a resume. Required study covers accounting, economics, finance, statistics and business law, and a six-credit capstone pairs a portfolio with a final project.

Why it ranks #2: 58% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 2 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $342 per credit for Vermont residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list).

Champlain's online Human Resource Management degree is built around practical tools, including HR Information Systems and People Analytics, with coursework on compensation, law and employee development. The college recommends a 2.5 admission GPA, reviews exceptions individually, and evaluates previous college credits for transfer. A work-based capstone follows 108 completed credits.

Why it ranks #3: 66% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 5 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $402 per credit for Vermont residents (lower than 3 other colleges on this list).

Vermont State charges $402 per credit for its online-only Professional Studies degree, and Vermonters and out-of-state students pay the same rate. You can transfer up to 90 credits and custom-design 30 credits in an area tied to your career. The program is tailored to adult learners and transfer students, and it builds leadership, management, communication and team-building skills.

Why it ranks #4: Its online rate is $305 per credit for out-of-state students (the lowest on this list) and 59% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 3 other colleges on this list).

CUNY School of Professional Studies lets you enter its fully online business bachelor's with 24 or more credits, and accepts up to 105 credits from accredited institutions, prior learning exams, credentials, portfolio assessment and ACE-evaluated military training. Tuition is $305 per credit for undergraduates (2026-27). You pick from six business tracks, including a self-designed one, and the courses use free learning materials.

Why it ranks #5: 62% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 4 other colleges on this list) and its graduates in this field earn a median $89,715 a year (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

Budget carefully at UMass Lowell. Fall 2026 tuition for the online information technology bachelor's is $385 per credit plus applicable fees, and a $30 term registration fee is listed. Study is online, part time or full time, toward 120 total credits.

Why it ranks #6: 89% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list) and it accepts up to 96 transfer credits (higher than 7 other colleges on this list).

Bring your credits to Simmons University and see what sticks. The online human services BA accepts up to 96 transfer credits, and the major itself is 36 credits. Tuition is $500 per credit for the degree completion program, and the program does not require a practicum.

Why it ranks #7: Its graduates in this field earn a median $105,078 a year (the highest on this list) and its online rate is $345 per credit for out-of-state students (lower than 5 other colleges on this list).

The University of New Hampshire's online software development option runs in 100% online, 8-week terms, full time or part time. Tuition is $345 per credit regardless of state residency, with semester fees and other costs on top. Up to 90 transfer credits count, usually at a C- or higher, and coursework includes Python, JavaScript, web application development and mobile application development.

Why it ranks #8: 70% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 7 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $345 per credit for out-of-state students (lower than 5 other colleges on this list).

UNH's online public administration BS charges $345 per credit in state or out of state (2026-27). Up to 90 transfer credits count toward the 120-credit degree, with at least 30 in residence. The curriculum covers public policy, leadership, human resources, and public sector budgeting and finance, and ends with an integrative capstone through an industry-based project or internship.

Why it ranks #9: It accepts up to 113 transfer credits (the highest on this list) and 100% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

Excelsior University accepts up to 113 transfer credits toward its 120-credit BS in Liberal Arts, subject to degree applicability, so it suits you if you've collected a lot of credits. Tuition is $510 per credit hour outside nursing (2026). The plan has a 12-credit major core and 77 elective credits without a concentration, or 62 with one.

Why it ranks #10: 78% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its graduates earn a median $74,983 a year (higher than 6 other colleges on this list).

Up to 80 credits can count toward a bachelor's degree at New York University, and its Social Sciences BA is a 120-credit program. Coursework spans psychology, sociology, media studies, political science and economics, and you can build practical experience through an internship or capstone project. Transfer applicants apply through undergraduate admissions.