Economics at Virginia Military Institute
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what 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 Class Availability at Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Virginia Military Institute
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Military Institute’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #268 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #383 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Virginia Military Institute
Those who finish Virginia Military Institute’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,118 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $60,559 |
| 4 years | $70,038 |
| 5 years | $80,064 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Virginia Military Institute take home a median $70,038, compared with $66,155 for all Virginia Military Institute graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Virginia Military Institute comes in at $23,250.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Virginia Military Institute
The Economics program at Virginia Military Institute breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Virginia Military Institute work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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.