History
Bachelor's degree · Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $42,543 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $19,500, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney | $42,949 | $27,000 |
| Longwood University Farmville | $37,404 | $26,763 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $36,733 | $23,000 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $34,028 | $18,250 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $33,456 | $21,500 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $33,319 | $20,499 |
| Bridgewater College Bridgewater | $32,771 | $27,000 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $31,965 | $20,490 |
| William & Mary Williamsburg | $31,595 | $15,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $29,794 | $21,269 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $29,386 | $26,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $29,000 | $20,018 |
| Radford University Radford | $28,239 | $20,500 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $25,992 | $18,750 |
| Roanoke College Salem | $25,940 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Virginia Military Institute
- Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$61,547 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$58,225 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$47,837 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$46,641 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$46,046 - 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 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,740 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$73,619
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Virginia Military Institute make?
The median salary is $42,543 one year after graduation and $62,892 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.