Psychology at Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Virginia Military Institute graduates in psychology earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Military Institute Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
| 11 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $74,178 | $67,497 | #26 | $35,595 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Biology | $71,547 | $43,797 | #79 of 841 |
| Physics | — | $46,641 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Military Institute psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,163 one year after graduating and $75,059 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Military Institute rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Virginia Military Institute ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Virginia Military Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,250.
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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.