Best Space Studies Schools Near Barre, VT (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Barre, Vermont has 1 accredited school offering space studies 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 space studies-related role is Aerospace Engineers at a median $144,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Barre

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies 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.

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

Space Studies Wages Near Barre

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists N/A
Aerospace Engineers $144,400
Natural Sciences Managers $131,290
Atmospheric and Space Scientists N/A
Engineers, All Other $126,550
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary N/A
Physical Scientists, All Other N/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

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Barre, VT?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Barre. The closest is Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH (35.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dartmouth College (35.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in Vermont?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Vermont are: Aerospace Engineers ($144,400), Natural Sciences Managers ($131,290), Engineers, All Other ($126,550). 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 space studies 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 space studies?

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 7, 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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