Economics

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

CIP 45.06

$46,046Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,296Median earnings 4 years after
$80,064Median earnings 5 years after
$22,150Median federal debt
50Graduates per year

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

CollegeEarnings (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—

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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.