Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$73,138
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$73,138
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$59,833
All programs at Virginia Military Institute
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
23
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,971
Median Debt
0.27
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$166/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$73,138
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University | $101,532 | $10,000 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $101,325 | $19,690 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $99,578 | $25,064 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,498 | $10,750 |
| Santa Clara University | $99,067 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98,644 | $11,507 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $98,455 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $97,701 | $16,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $97,466 | $20,500 |
Other Programs at Virginia Military Institute
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $73,138 | $19,971 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,338 | $25,750 |
| Economics | $70,038 | $22,150 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $64,800 | $21,875 |
| History | $64,539 | $19,500 |
| Computer Science | $64,493 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General | $63,600 | $21,250 |
| Psychology, General | $60,540 | $19,250 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $59,857 | — |
| Physics | $46,641 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.