Psychology at Virginia Military Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, 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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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Psychology Rankings at Virginia Military Institute
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Military Institute’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #40 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #151 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #340 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #725 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Virginia Military Institute
Graduates of Virginia Military Institute’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,487 |
| 2 years | $38,649 |
| 3 years | $52,930 |
| 4 years | $60,540 |
| 5 years | $72,223 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Virginia Military Institute take home a median $60,540, compared with $66,155 for all Virginia Military Institute graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Virginia Military Institute comes in at $19,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Virginia Military Institute work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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.