Economics at Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
Middlebury College graduates in economics earn 49% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middlebury College Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 21 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $126,006 | $123,800 | #21 | $84,932 |
| 22 | Brown University Providence, RI | $124,508 | $122,628 | #24 | $72,064 |
| 23 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $123,809 | $109,027 | #44 | $75,125 |
| 24 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $123,477 | $126,821 | #18 | $85,879 |
| 25 | Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | $122,998 | $115,027 | #31 | $58,082 |
| 26 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $122,637 | $131,567 | #12 | $76,299 |
| 27 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $122,068 | $109,900 | #42 | $71,191 |
Other Majors at Middlebury College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $128,471 | $80,158 | #52 of 349 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $92,728 | $68,344 | #5 of 118 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $90,917 | $44,585 | #2 of 67 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,444 | $59,026 | #51 of 565 |
| Sociology | $58,241 | $28,368 | #102 of 462 |
| Area Studies | $56,508 | $40,467 | #40 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $53,914 | $34,871 | #4 of 14 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,518 | $46,758 | #153 of 265 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $44,142 | — |
| Psychology | — | $43,839 | — |
| History | — | $40,195 | — |
| Biology | — | $34,891 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middlebury College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $85,879 one year after graduating and $123,477 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middlebury College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Middlebury College ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Middlebury College worth it?
Its graduates earn 49% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.