Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Middlebury graduates experience steady earnings growth throughout the early career period. Median earnings begin at $57,291 six years after enrollment, rise to $71,957 at eight years, and reach $76,310 at ten years.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings exceed the peer average, indicating above-typical outcomes for this institution type.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $13,857 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Middlebury College graduates carry exceptionally manageable debt levels relative to their earnings potential and compared to peer institutions. Median student debt reaches $13,857, substantially below the peer median of $24,181, representing a $10,324 advantage.
Middlebury College demonstrates well above average return on investment, ranking at the 89.6th percentile nationally. Graduates earn $76,310 compared to peer median earnings of $63,066, representing $13,244 more annually than similar selective institutions.
Approximately 20.7% of Middlebury graduates continue to graduate or professional study, based on program mix analysis with medium confidence. This co...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Applied Economics drives Middlebury's strongest earnings outcomes, with graduates earning $125,751 and representing 22.8% of the graduating class. International Relations produces $84,567 with 31 graduates, while American Government and Politics generates $67,080 with 52 students.
Computer Science, despite ranking #158 nationally, provides technology pathway with 65 graduates earning $58,673. The concentration of strong outcomes in economics and policy-related fields reflects Middlebury's particular strengths and student interests.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings outcomes show meaningful variation reflecting diverse career paths across liberal arts disciplines. The gap between 25th percentile earnings ($48,442) and 75th percentile earnings ($124,474) represents a 2.6:1 ratio, indicating substantial differences in post-graduation career choices and field selection.
