Is Virginia Military Institute worth it?
Virginia Military Institute is a public, four-year institution in Lexington, Virginia (small town). It awarded 390 degrees in 2024, most often in international relations and affairs, economics and history.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,409
Median earnings 4 years after
$75,027
Median earnings 10 years after
$77,369
Average net price
$17,113
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
390
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,527
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $61,547 | $76,991 | 60 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $44,429 | $72,700 | 54 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $44,163 | $75,059 | 38 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $46,046 | $76,296 | 37 |
| History | Bachelor's | $42,543 | $72,630 | 36 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $43,797 | $71,547 | 32 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $47,837 | $76,909 | 28 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $58,225 | $94,397 | 25 |
| Physics | Bachelor's | $46,641 | N/A | 17 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelor's | $43,923 | $73,971 | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's | N/A | $74,740 | N/A |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 46 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 26 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22% | 598 |
| Construction | 12% | 319 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 248 |
| Educational Services | 9% | 232 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 172 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6% | 151 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 144 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 5% | 140 |
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Sources: federal figures for Virginia Military Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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