Biology at Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Virginia Military Institute graduates in biology earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Military Institute Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 76 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $71,652 | $70,570 | #77 | $47,799 |
| 77 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $71,619 | $68,411 | #105 | $36,072 |
| 78 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $71,560 | $68,355 | #107 | $34,684 |
| 79 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $71,547 | $65,150 | #190 | $43,797 |
| 80 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $71,533 | $68,085 | #111 | $34,245 |
| 81 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $71,225 | $80,648 | #18 | $28,699 |
| 82 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $71,181 | $69,935 | #85 | — |
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 |
| Applied Mathematics | $74,740 | — | #34 of 45 |
| 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 |
| Physics | — | $46,641 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Military Institute biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,797 one year after graduating and $71,547 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Military Institute rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Virginia Military Institute ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #190 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Virginia Military Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.