All VMI majors by area
- Science & Math · 4
- Engineering · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | $74,740 | — |
| Biology | $43,797 | $71,547 | $23,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physics | $46,641 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | $61,547 | $76,991 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $47,837 | $76,909 | $19,971 |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | $43,923 | $73,971 | — |
| History | $42,543 | $72,630 | $19,500 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $58,225 | $94,397 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $46,046 | $76,296 | $23,250 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Civil Engineering → Civil engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former VMI students earn a median $77,369 ten years after starting college, more than 91% of Virginia colleges we cover. 76% graduate within six years.
VMI majors questions
How many majors does VMI offer?
Virginia Military Institute offers 15 bachelor's majors across 6 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at VMI?
Computer Science graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn a median $94,397 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which VMI majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $71,547 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Virginia Military Institute overview