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2027 Best Value General Biology Schools in Vermont

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,282 Avg Student Debt
$59,049 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Biology Badge [General Biology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/general-biology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general biology schools.

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2027 Best Value General Biology Schools in Vermont

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general biology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Biology Schools

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For return on investment in general biology, no school beat Vermont Technical College this year. Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Randolph. Students from in state pay about $11,952 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,296. General Biology graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. General Biology graduates of Vermont Technical College earn a median of $39,471 early in their careers. Set against $24,208 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Students looking for strong value in general biology will find it at University Of Vermont, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. General Biology graduates carry a median of $23,917 in student loans. General Biology graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $36,491 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,917 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

A rank of #3 makes Norwich University one of the best values for general biology. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,740. Students borrow a median of $24,103 to complete the general biology program here. Early-career general biology graduates make about $59,706. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Norwich University admits about 74% of applicants.

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Saint Michaels College
Colchester, VT

Saint Michaels College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general biology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Colchester, Saint Michaels College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $51,450. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general biology program here. Early-career general biology graduates make about $36,327. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Bennington College
Bennington, VT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bennington College earned it the #5 place for general biology. Bennington College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bennington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,262. Students borrow a median of $26,815 to complete the general biology program here. General Biology graduates of Bennington College earn a median of $29,031 early in their careers. Set against $26,815 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College landed the #6 spot for general biology value this year. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,600. Typical student debt for general biology graduates is $13,648. Early-career general biology graduates make about $34,891. That is a strong return on a $13,648 median debt. Middlebury College admits about 11% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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