Quick Facts

• Location: Randolph Center, Vermont
• Address: 124 Admin Dr, Randolph Center, VT 05061
• School Type: Public Technical University Campus
• Programs Offered: Construction Management, Architectural Engineering Technology, Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering and additional technical majors
• Training Style: College-level technical education combining classroom theory, engineering labs, projects and internships
• Tuition Range: For 2026–27 Engineering & Technology programs: $15,624 annually for Vermont residents and $31,224 annually for out-of-state students, before mandatory fees, housing and other costs
• Program Length: Associate/Associate of Engineering programs typically about 2 years; bachelor’s programs generally about 4 years
• Online Programs Available: Yes, university-wide, but core Randolph engineering and construction programs are primarily in-person or In-Person Plus
• Hybrid Learning: Yes — selected programs use the university’s In-Person Plus format
• Financial Aid: FAFSA, grants, federal loans, scholarships and tuition-assistance programs
• Class Options: Full-time college programs with fall and spring starts for many majors
• Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
• Average Rating: ⭐ 4.2 (44 Reviews)
• Website: Vermont State University

Overview

Vermont State University’s Randolph campus is the successor to much of the technical tradition associated with the former Vermont Technical College. The 544-acre campus currently offers 23 certificate, associate and bachelor’s programs and states that it has particular strength in engineering, construction and automotive technology.

For TradeSchoolScout, Randolph is best categorized as a technical university campus rather than a conventional short-term trade school. Students can pursue practical, career-focused engineering and construction programs while earning accredited college degrees.

There is, however, an important 2026 change: Vermont State has paused applications to its traditional Diesel Power Technology degree while redesigning the automotive and diesel offerings into certificate-based workforce training. That should be clearly reflected in the listing rather than presenting diesel as normally open for enrollment.

Programs Offered

Major current Randolph technical programs include:

• Construction Management — A.A.S.
• Construction Management — B.S.
• Architectural Engineering Technology — A.S.
• Architectural Engineering Technology — B.S.
• Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology — A.E.
• Electrical Engineering Technology — A.E.
• Electrical Engineering Technology — B.S.
• Electromechanical Engineering Technology — B.S.
• Mechanical Engineering Technology — A.E.
• Mechanical Engineering Technology — B.S.
• Software Engineering
• Information Technology

Construction Management

Randolph offers both an A.A.S. and B.S. in Construction Management.

The associate program is fully in person and combines business management with practical construction topics including:

• Construction materials
• Field engineering
• Construction management
• Building systems
• Construction labs
• Small business management
• Internship experience

The bachelor’s program expands into:

• Project scheduling
• Budgeting
• Contract administration
• Construction safety
• Estimating
• Concrete and steel
• Project management
• Internships and capstone work

VTSU cites a historical 100% six-month placement rate for the program based on Vermont Tech’s Class of 2019 outcome survey; because that statistic is older, it should be treated as historical rather than a current 2026 guarantee.

Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology is offered at Randolph at both associate-engineering and bachelor’s levels.

Training emphasizes:

• Circuit design
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Automation and controls
• Testing and measurement
• Troubleshooting
• Engineering-team collaboration

The university’s engineering labs are designed around hands-on testing and applied technical work rather than lecture-only engineering education.

Mechanical & Electromechanical Engineering

Randolph also offers Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology.

Mechanical pathways can connect with:

• Manufacturing
• Energy systems
• Renewable energy
• Automotive applications
• Mechanical design

Electromechanical engineering integrates mechanical, electrical and software technologies.

Automotive & Diesel — Important 2026 Update

This is one area where the listing needs special care.

Vermont State still references Automotive Technology and Diesel Power Technology in some university admissions and tuition materials. However, the current Diesel Power Technology page says:

Applications are paused while VTSU redesigns its Automotive and Diesel programs through the Workforce Division.

The university says it plans to move toward career-focused certificate training aligned with workforce needs, with additional details to be announced.

I would therefore not advertise the traditional diesel degree as currently enrolling until the redesign is complete.

Tuition & Financial Aid

For the 2026–27 academic year, Engineering and Technology programs are priced at:

Vermont Residents

• General tuition: $11,088/year
• Technology program tuition: $4,536/year
• Total tuition: $15,624/year
• Per-credit equivalent: $651

Out-of-State Students

• General tuition: $22,152/year
• Technology program tuition: $9,072/year
• Total tuition: $31,224/year
• Per-credit equivalent: $1,301

Mandatory undergraduate institutional fees add another $1,704 annually for full-time in-person students. Housing, food, books and program expenses are separate.

Financial Aid

More than 80% of Vermont State students receive some type of financial aid. Funding can include:

• Federal grants
• Student loans
• Institutional scholarships
• State aid
• Merit scholarships

For 2026–27, Vermont residents entering eligible degree programs with household adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less may qualify for VTSU’s Free Tuition Guarantee, subject to FAFSA and program requirements. A separate Freedom & Unity program extends tuition support to qualifying Vermont families with income up to $85,000.

Vermont State’s FAFSA school code is 003698.

Accreditation

Vermont State University is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The unified university received its accreditation effective July 1, 2023.

Why Students Choose This School

• Strong engineering and construction focus
• Construction Management A.A.S. and B.S.
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical and electromechanical engineering
• Hands-on labs and internships
• Public-university credential
• Federal financial aid
• Vermont tuition-assistance programs
• Residential campus experience

Career Opportunities

Depending on degree, graduates may pursue positions such as:

• Construction Manager
• Assistant Project Manager
• Construction Estimator
• Field Engineer
• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Controls Technician
• Automation Technician
• Mechanical Engineering Technician
• Manufacturing Engineer/Technician
• Electromechanical Technician

Some roles may require additional professional licensing or experience.

Student Reviews

Based on your supplied listing data:

⭐ Average Rating: 4.2 (44 Reviews)

The rating is solid, but it represents the broader Randolph campus rather than any one technical program.

Enrollment Tips

• Confirm that your program is currently accepting students before applying
• Do not assume the old Automotive or Diesel degree structure is still available; those programs are being redesigned
• Vermont residents should investigate the Free Tuition Guarantee and Freedom & Unity programs
• Compare the A.A.S. and B.S. Construction Management paths based on career goals
• Engineering students should ask whether their program is fully in person or In-Person Plus
• Request a complete cost estimate including the technology surcharge, institutional fee, housing and tools

Bottom Line

Vermont State University’s Randolph campus is one of the strongest technical higher-education options in Vermont for students interested in construction management, electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering and applied engineering careers. It offers more depth and academic progression than a traditional trade school, including associate and bachelor’s degrees, substantial labs and federal financial aid. The main 2026 caveat is the ongoing redesign of its automotive and diesel programs, so those pathways should not be presented as normally open until Vermont State publishes the replacement certificate structure.