<p>Anyone out there familiar with the biology departments at Middlebury and Carleton College? I know they both are excellent, just wonderig if anyone has any input if one is stronger than the other and if so, why? Thanks!</p>
<p>Biology is one of the top majors at Carleton, and is generally regarded as outstanding. It's definitely one of the departments Carleton is "known" for.</p>
<p>Thanks fireflyscout. Do you know anything about their environmental science?</p>
<p>(Bias warning! I was accepted ED to Carleton and am going there in the fall.)</p>
<p>Carleton, as fireflyscout pointed out, is known for biology. It ranks first among all LACs in the number of science students who go on to earn PHDs in their field of study. It also graduates a healthy number of biology majors each year and has wonderful resources to support the department (the Arb, for instance!).</p>
<p>While I don't know much about the environmental concentrations, I do know that Carleton is very environmentally aware and produces many students with a minor in environmental studies. 40% of power on campus, for instance, is derived from a windmill and new buildings are expected to be "green."</p>
<p>Besides, Carleton is just amazing! </p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>
<p>Carleton is awesome for the sciences (especially geology), but Middlebury excels in environmental science. I worked in the Nicholas School of the Environment last year (arguably the best environmental science program in the country), and Middlebury had more than its fair share of graduates. Between the two, it really comes down to personal preference.</p>
<p>Bowdoin is also superb for environmental science.</p>
<p>Hey warblersrule86, are you a bird watcher? I know that Middlebury's environmental science is amazing, but is Middlebury's biology program as strong as Carleton's. Any input would be appreciated.</p>