# Middlebury College: Neuroscience (bachelor's)

Middlebury, VT. IPEDS 230959, CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middlebury-college/majors/neuroscience

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,585
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,917 (U.S. median for this major: $61,799 across 67 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $11,900 (U.S. median $22,945)
- Rank in VT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$29,118

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,917 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,723 | $53,946 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $8,229 | $34,891 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $17,510 | $74,242 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,526 | $78,550 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $49,824 | $211,254 | 4.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Neuroscience at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury College | $90,917 | $11,900 | $31,483 | 91% |
| University of Vermont | $53,755 | $19,650 | $19,343 | 79% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $131,290 VT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported metro, $51,190 VT, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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