Engineering at Virginia Military Institute
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at Virginia Military Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Military Institute is in Lexington, VA.
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Studying Online at Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Virginia Military Institute
Those who finish Virginia Military Institute’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,401 |
| 2 years | $47,314 |
| 3 years | $58,511 |
| 4 years | $72,152 |
| 5 years | $81,493 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $72,152, compared with $66,155 for all Virginia Military Institute graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Virginia Military Institute is $22,986.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Virginia Military Institute work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.