Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA

CIP 14.08

$61,547Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,991Median earnings 4 years after
$80,733Median earnings 5 years after
$25,750Median federal debt
42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $61,547 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $86,517 four years after graduating (middle half: $73,883–$101,174). Median debt is $25,750, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$75,822$20,787
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$74,772$14,400
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$74,285$25,000
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$64,246$23,406

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Virginia Military Institute make?

The median salary is $61,547 one year after graduation and $80,733 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.