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Biology at Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,891/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (40% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)
ROI 1.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #667 of 822 Biology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $448K $451K $431K
Earnings Multiple 1.7x 1.7x 1.7x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 30 29

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
$13,648
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,891 at Middlebury College come in 8% above the national median of $32,219 for Biology programs.

The financial case is thin at 1.7x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $34,891 far exceeding the $13,648 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #667 of 822 Biology programs, Middlebury College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Middlebury College

Middlebury College's 10% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, 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
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr
Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Biology at Other Schools

University of San Diego ($54,223) Trinity College ($52,179) Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($51,711) Edgewood College ($51,134) Shepherd University ($49,165) Roger Williams University ($47,799) Barnard College ($47,329) Curry College ($46,736)

Other Majors at Middlebury College

Economics ($85,879) Computer Science ($80,158) International Relations and National Security Studies ($68,344) Political Science and Government ($59,026) Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($46,758) Neurobiology and Neurosciences ($44,585) Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology ($44,142) Psychology, General ($43,839)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at Middlebury College?
A score of 30/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $430,878 in decade earnings vs $447,562 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Middlebury College a hidden gem for Biology?
After financial aid, the average student pays $103,736 over four years — 60% below the $261,120 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →