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Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,142/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)

ROI 1.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #101 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$500K	$500K	$471K
Earnings Multiple	1.9x	1.9x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	58%	53%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$261,120

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$103,736

60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,435

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Middlebury College's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology graduates start at $44,142/yr — above the $37,918 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 1.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $13,435 in median debt clears quickly against $44,142 in annual earnings.

At #101 out of 136 programs, Middlebury College's financial outcomes for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Middlebury College

Only 10% of applicants gain admission to Middlebury College, reflecting elite selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,785 students in Middlebury, VT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $103,736 — 60% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Biochemists and biophysicists $103,650/yr

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Middlebury College's Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology program score?

This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology at Middlebury College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $261,120, but the average net cost is $103,736 — a 60% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →