Last updated: November 2026 | Researched and reviewed by Daniel Etheridge, CRNA
Vermont has no CRNA schools. If you are a Vermont nurse who wants to become a CRNA, this guide covers the closest accredited programs and how to qualify.
Key Takeaways
- 0 accredited programs in Vermont
- 13 entry-level programs in nearby states
- Closest for western Vermont: Albany Medical College
- In-state ICU option: UVM Medical Center (Level 1 trauma)
- Vermont opted out of Medicare supervision July 2, 2026
Are There CRNA Schools in Vermont?
No. The COA’s July 8, 2026 list of accredited programs has no Vermont entry, and no program has been announced.
New Hampshire has none either. The University of New England in Maine calls itself “the only D.N.P./NA program in Maine and Northern New England.”
Every Vermont nurse who becomes a CRNA trains out of state.
The Closest CRNA Schools to Vermont
These are the 13 accredited entry-level programs in the states nearest Vermont. All award a doctorate.
| School | City | State | Degree | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | Albany | NY | DNP | May |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | DNP | May |
| Northeastern University | Boston | MA | DNP-NA | May |
| University of New England | Portland | ME | DNP | August |
| Rhode Island College / St. Joseph Hospital | Providence | RI | DNP | May |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield | CT | DNP | May |
| Integrated Anesthesia Associates (Hartford) | Hartford | CT | DNAP | May |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | New Haven | CT | DNAP | May |
| University at Buffalo (SUNY) | Buffalo | NY | DNP | May |
| Hofstra-Northwell | Hempstead | NY | DNP-NA | September |
| Columbia University | New York | NY | DNP | May |
| Hunter-Bellevue (CUNY) | New York | NY | DNP | June |
| St. John Fisher University | Rochester | NY | DNP | January |
Cost, deadlines, and requirements differ by program. See our guides for New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine.
Which Program Is Closest to You?
- Western Vermont (Burlington, Rutland): Albany Medical College, roughly 2.5 hours from Burlington.
- Southern and eastern Vermont (Brattleboro, White River Junction): Boston College and Northeastern, roughly 2 to 3.5 hours depending on your town.
- Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom: University of New England in Portland, Maine, roughly 3.5 hours from Burlington. Its program starts with hybrid online coursework.
Drive times are approximate.
How to Become a CRNA if You Live in Vermont
- Earn your BSN and RN license. Vermont is in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Get ICU experience. All of these programs require critical care experience. UVM Medical Center is Vermont’s only Level 1 trauma center. Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon, NH is a Level I trauma center on the border.
- Earn your CCRN if your target programs require it.
- Shadow a CRNA. Many programs ask for documented hours.
- Apply to several programs. Deadlines often fall 6 to 12 months before the start date.
CRNA Practice in Vermont
On July 2, 2026, Governor Phil Scott opted Vermont out of the federal Medicare physician-supervision requirement for CRNAs. Vermont became the 26th state to opt out and the third in New England.
Paying for CRNA School
Since July 1, 2026, federal graduate loans for nurse anesthesia students are capped at $20,500 a year and $100,000 lifetime.
With no in-state program, compare out-of-state tuition carefully when you build your list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any CRNA schools in Vermont?
No. Vermont has no COA-accredited nurse anesthesia programs as of the July 8, 2026 list, and none has been announced. Vermont nurses train in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, or Rhode Island.
What is the closest CRNA school to Vermont?
It depends on where you live. Albany Medical College is roughly 2.5 hours from Burlington. Boston College and Northeastern are closer for southern Vermont. The University of New England is in Portland, Maine.
Can I get ICU experience in Vermont?
Yes. The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington is the state’s only Level 1 trauma center. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, a Level I trauma center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, is just across the border.
Do CRNAs need physician supervision in Vermont?
Vermont opted out of the federal Medicare physician-supervision requirement on July 2, 2026, the 26th state to do so. Day-to-day scope is set by state nursing rules and each facility’s policies.
How much do CRNAs make?
Nurse anesthetists earned a national average of $248,320 a year as of May 2025, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Next Steps
Pick 3 or 4 programs whose requirements you can meet, then read their full pages. You can browse every state on our CRNA Schools by State page.