Best FinTech Schools Near Barre, VT (2026)

Barre, Vermont has 12 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,844 to $48,920 per year for indexed programs. Barre has a population of about 8,461. Median household income is $53,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Vermont, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Data Scientist at a median $127,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Barre

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near Barre, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Barre city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Barre. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT 18.6 miles from Barre BOC Score 50.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,331
Avg net price $18,212/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,952
Out‑of‑state$22,296
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Champlain College

Burlington, VT 39.2 miles from Barre BOC Score 52.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,386
Avg net price $35,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont financial technology page.


Financial Technology Wages Near Barre

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$99,090
Software Developer$125,280
Data Scientist$127,070

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Barre at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population8,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,288Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Barre, VT?

Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Barre. The closest is Vermont State University in Randolph, VT (18.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Anselm College (97.7 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Vermont?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Vermont are: Data Scientist ($127,070), Software Developer ($125,280), Financial and Investment Analyst ($99,090). Wages for Barre workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Barre?

Burlington, VT is 40.9 miles from Barre and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Barre an affordable place to study financial technology?

Barre’s median household income of $53,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barre while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Barre

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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.