Barre, Vermont has 3 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs, with tuition ranging from $19,058 to $45,502 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 higher education administration-related role is Education Administrators, Postsecondary at a median $104,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Higher Education Administration Schools to Barre
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer higher education administration 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
65%
Graduation rate
79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,472
Avg net price
$19,343/yr
TuitionIn‑state$19,058
Out‑of‑state$45,502
Key stats
- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 120
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont higher education administration page.
Higher Education Administration Wages Near Barre
| Occupation |
Median Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide) |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
$104,450 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors |
$64,570 |
| Instructional Coordinators |
$78,360 |
| Training and Development Specialists |
$77,800 |
| Education Administrators, All Other |
$85,100 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
$78,100 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$80,760 |
| Human Resources Specialists |
$77,800 |
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
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
8,461 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$53,288 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
32.7% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Barre-Area Cities With Higher Education Administration Programs
- Burlington, VT – 40.9 mi away (108,331 pop)
- Lebanon, NH – 41.0 mi away (26,396 pop)
- Plattsburgh, NY – 57.9 mi away (29,130 pop)
- Concord, NH – 82.0 mi away (42,821 pop)
- Glens Falls, NY – 83.6 mi away (63,793 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited higher education administration schools are near Barre, VT?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs near Barre. The closest is University of Vermont in Burlington, VT (39.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New England College (78.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying higher education administration roles in Vermont?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying higher education administration-related roles in Vermont are: Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($104,450), Education Administrators, All Other ($85,100), Social and Community Service Managers ($80,760). 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 higher education administration 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 higher education administration?
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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Data verified: September 5, 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.
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