Best Online Graphic Design Programs in Barre, VT (2026)

Barre, Vermont has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $11,952 to $25,988 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 graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $129,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Barre

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design 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 College of Fine Arts

Montpelier, VT 4.8 miles from Barre
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Community College of Vermont

Montpelier, VT 6.5 miles from Barre BOC Score 25.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,234
Avg net price $13,696/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Norwich University

Northfield, VT 8.7 miles from Barre BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,575
Avg net price $22,257/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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

#5

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

#6

Bennington College

Bennington, VT 95.7 miles from Barre BOC Score 36.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,289
Avg net price $30,947/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Graphic Design Wages Near Barre

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide)
Graphic Designer$65,690
Art Director$129,260
Web and Digital Interface DesignerN/A
Special Effects Artist and AnimatorN/A

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 graphic design schools are near Barre, VT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Barre. The closest is Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier, VT (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Michael’s College (38.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying graphic design roles in Vermont?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in Vermont are: Art Director ($129,260), Graphic Designer ($65,690). 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 graphic design 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 graphic design?

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Barre:

Data verified: July 30, 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.