Middlebury College — Middlebury, VT

International Relations and National Security Studies

at Middlebury College · Middlebury, VT

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $43,313/yr starting out — that's 44% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 8.2 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $25,934/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $108,786 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$82,260/yr

Starting Salary

$43,313

Finish Rate

92.6%

$82,260/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $25,934/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $56,326/yr)

4 Years Total

$329,040

Typical Debt

$13,857

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,050

What You'd Really Pay

$108,786

That's about $158/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$433,130

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$108,786

Pays for Itself In

8.2 yrs

Salary Boost

+44%

Ahead After 10 Years

$324,344

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost31.2/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed16.4/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost5.9/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.9/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.