Middlebury College — Middlebury, VT

International Relations and National Security Studies

at Middlebury College · Middlebury, VT

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $43,313/yr starting out — that's 44% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 9.8 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $31,483/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $130,982 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$85,880/yr

Starting Salary

$43,313

Finish Rate

91.4%

Household Income

$85,880/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $31,483/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $54,397/yr)

4 Years Total

$343,520

Typical Debt

$13,857

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,050

What You'd Really Pay

$130,982

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$130,982

Pays for Itself In

9.8 yrs

Salary Boost

+44%

Ahead After 10 Years

$302,148

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost23.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed14.1/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost5.9/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.7/15

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.