Each year, approximately 1.7% of Vermont graduates receive degrees in biology. That means an estimated 283 biologists graduate from Vermont's 10 biology schools each year.

Top Schools

Middlebury College, which is located in Middlebury, is the top-ranked school in Vermont that has a biology program. It received a ranking of 16th in the country in 2010. 19 students graduated with a degree in biology from Middlebury College in 2010.

The second-ranked school in Vermont with a biology program is University of Vermont, which is located in Burlington. In 2010, it was ranked 25th nationwide. 183 students graduated with degree in biology from University of Vermont in 2010. University of Vermont charged in-state students $14,066 in tuition fees per year.

Saint Michael's College, which is located in Colchester, is the third-ranked school in Vermont that has a biology program. It received a ranking of 31st in the country in 2010. In 2010, 37 students graduated from Saint Michael's College biology program. Students at Saint Michael's College paid $34,845 per year in tuition fees.

Cost

If you are hoping to attend one of Vermont's biology schools, you can expect to pay an average tuition of $22,619 per year, though tuition can range from $41,350 per year to $8,989 per year. In 2010, the following Vermont biology schools had the highest tuition rates:

1. Bennington College - located in Bennington, students are charged $41,350 per year
2. Marlboro College - located in Marlboro, students are charged $35,120 per year
3. Saint Michael's College - located in Colchester, students are charged $34,845 per year

The lowest tuition rates at Vermont biology schools were charged at the following schools:

1. Johnson State College - located in Johnson, students are charged $8,989 per year
2. Castleton State College - located in Castleton, students are charged $9,096 per year
3. University of Vermont - located in Burlington, students are charged $14,066 per year

More Information

The charts and graphs below have additional Vermont statistics regarding a career in biology. Take a look and compare salaries with various related fields such as biomedical engineering or biology.