Best Online Technology Programs in Burlington, VT (2026)

Burlington, Vermont has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Burlington has a population of about 44,649. Median household income is $68,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $162,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Burlington

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Burlington. Distances are calculated from Burlington city center.

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 Burlington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Champlain College

Burlington, VT 1.7 miles from Burlington BOC Score52.0
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#2

Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY 15.2 miles from Burlington BOC Score45.6
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#3

Community College of Vermont

Montpelier, VT 35.5 miles from Burlington BOC Score25.7
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#4

Norwich University

Northfield, VT 37.1 miles from Burlington BOC Score60.8
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#5

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT 49.2 miles from Burlington BOC Score50.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont technology page.


Technology Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area (BLS area code 15540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Vermont statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$126,940Burlington-South Burlington, VT$125,808
Information Security Analyst$102,160Burlington-South Burlington, VT$101,249
Computer Network Architect$115,120Burlington-South Burlington, VT$114,093
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$84,790Burlington-South Burlington, VT$84,034
Computer Network Support Specialist$72,400Burlington-South Burlington, VT$71,754
Computer User Support Specialist$65,070Burlington-South Burlington, VT$64,490
Web Developer$84,550Burlington-South Burlington, VT$83,796
Computer and Information Systems Manager$162,070Burlington-South Burlington, VT$160,624

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.


Burlington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,649Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,854Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Chittenden County4,939 workers, 1,242 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Burlington, VT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Burlington. The closest is Champlain College in Burlington, VT (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Vermont State University (49.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Burlington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Burlington are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($162,070), Software Developer ($126,940), Computer Network Architect ($115,120). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Vermont statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plattsburgh instead of Burlington?

Plattsburgh, NY is 18.1 miles from Burlington and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Burlington an affordable place to study technology?

Burlington’s median household income of $68,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington 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 Burlington

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Data verified: June 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.