Applied Mathematics at Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Virginia Military Institute graduates in applied mathematics earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Virginia Military Institute Compares for Applied Mathematics
All 45 colleges reporting applied mathematics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $170,689 | $150,310 | #2 | $114,279 |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $157,822 | $155,439 | #1 | $99,193 |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $156,419 | $137,287 | #4 | $97,700 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $148,740 | $146,136 | #3 | $94,684 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $120,495 | $128,586 | #6 | $82,523 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $119,839 | $128,604 | #5 | $75,105 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $118,414 | $107,749 | #7 | $71,814 |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $117,990 | $107,441 | #8 | $82,275 |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $109,360 | $99,510 | #10 | $59,638 |
| 10 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $109,170 | $103,907 | #9 | — |
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| 31 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $76,610 | $77,913 | #31 | $62,328 |
| 32 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $76,069 | $72,402 | #36 | $74,921 |
| 33 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $75,336 | $80,109 | #28 | — |
| 34 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $74,740 | $68,058 | #38 | — |
| 35 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $73,845 | $87,363 | #25 | $54,697 |
| 36 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $72,464 | $73,675 | #34 | $49,822 |
| 37 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $71,317 | $73,279 | #35 | $55,173 |
Other Majors at Virginia Military Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $94,397 | $58,225 | #208 of 349 |
| Civil Engineering | $76,991 | $61,547 | #219 of 233 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $76,909 | $47,837 | #316 of 318 |
| Economics | $76,296 | $46,046 | #209 of 368 |
| Psychology | $75,059 | $44,163 | #8 of 1027 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $73,971 | $43,923 | #5 of 90 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $72,700 | $44,429 | #32 of 118 |
| History | $72,630 | $42,543 | #17 of 459 |
| Biology | $71,547 | $43,797 | #79 of 841 |
| Physics | — | $46,641 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Military Institute applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $74,740 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Military Institute rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, Virginia Military Institute ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at Virginia Military Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for applied mathematics ($91,532).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.