Economics
Bachelor's degree · Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $46,046 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $22,150, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $74,958 | $18,423 |
| Washington and Lee University Lexington | $71,737 | $23,399 |
| William & Mary Williamsburg | $65,603 | $19,500 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $62,286 | $17,000 |
| University of Richmond University of Richmond | $61,027 | $22,750 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $56,261 | $22,125 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $53,024 | $19,000 |
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney | $52,155 | $27,000 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $45,309 | $22,750 |
| Radford University Radford | $45,189 | $25,565 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $45,153 | — |
Other programs at Virginia Military Institute
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$58,225 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$47,837 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$46,641 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$44,429 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$44,163 - Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor's degree
$43,923 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$43,797 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$42,543 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,740 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$73,619
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Virginia Military Institute make?
The median salary is $46,046 one year after graduation and $80,064 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,150.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.