Computer Science at Middlebury College

Middlebury delivers solid Computer Science outcomes with a crucial financial advantage: graduates leave with roughly half the typical debt load. At $13,500 in median debt versus a national median of $23,374, students gain meaningful financial flexibility while earning $80,158 their first year—landing them in the 80th percentile among Vermont CS programs and well above the state median of $62,974.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17 means graduates owe just two months of salary, making this manageable even on an entry-level tech salary. Within Vermont, this program stands out—it's the strongest performer among the state's seven CS programs, significantly outearning the flagship University of Vermont ($63K) and Champlain College ($54K). Nationally, it holds its own at the 73rd percentile, though it doesn't quite crack the top-tier $81K+ threshold.

The moderate sample size and high selectivity (10% admission rate, 1500 average SAT) mean these outcomes reflect a small, academically strong cohort. Still, the combination of competitive earnings and exceptionally low debt makes this a compelling choice for families who can navigate Middlebury's selective admissions. You're paying liberal arts tuition but getting technical outcomes with far less debt than most CS programs nationwide.