The Renewable Energy concentration within the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology will prepare you to be a skilled and bold leader in the exploding green energy field, where innovation is constant. You can count on individual attention from professors as you explore your options, choose a career path, and build the real-world skills employers expect.
The Green Mountain State of Vermont is the perfect place to train for jobs in renewable energy because we deeply value the environment and are committed to sustainability. With our Renewable Energy concentration within the broader bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, you’ll graduate with the engineering skills to address climate change — and confident about making an impact on the challenges it presents.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.
$10,344 Full Time Annual
$431 /credit
$20,688 Full Time Annual
$862 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$1,608 Full Time Annual
$67 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing
$8,104 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,244 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Why Study Renewable Energy at Vermont State?
A Huge Demand: As states around the U.S. confront climate change, they need professionals to work with renewable energy systems. Our graduates pursue careers as systems designers, systems technicians, field operations technologists, technical managers, and sales technicians employed by renewable energy manufacturers; energy project developers; manufacturing and technology companies; and energy consulting and management firms.
Jump-Start Your Career: Within six months of graduating, 100 percent of our Renewable Energy alums have accepted employment in the industry, at manufacturers, energy product developers, consulting firms, and elsewhere. Some students have jobs waiting after they graduate.
Hands-on Learning: You’ll work with professors in our Renewable Energy Lab, with access to diverse energy installations such as a wind turbine, solar array, and anaerobic digester. Well-rounded critical-thinking skills will strengthen your options for green energy jobs.
What You’ll Learn
With Vermont’s growing focus on climate change, you’ll become a thinker and doer in our program, capable of finding solutions through:
Varied Technologies: You’ll work with and design solar PV, biomass, wind, and renewable heating systems in small classes where you’ll know your professors and peers.
A Comprehensive Approach: You’ll use a broad range of techniques and tools, including math, science, engineering, and technology, to solve problems and broaden your perspective. Strong critical-thinking skills will strengthen your green energy career options, too.
Through internships, co-ops, career coaching, and other opportunities, you’ll expand your professional network as you gain cutting-edge skills for your career. Here’s a sample of what our students have been learning and doing, as reported in these capstone articles in Green Energy Times:
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