Virginia Military Institute: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Virginia Military Institute at a glance

• 1,527

  students enrolled

• 347

  degrees and certificates a year

• 76%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,113

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,076 in state, $40,778 out of state

• $63,545

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $77,369

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Virginia Military Institute reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Virginia Military Institute

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lexington city, where the college is.

• 20

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Lexington city

  2026-09 · up 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $89,598

  median household income

  Lexington city

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, engineering, psychology, which lead to human resources (2 open), engineering (6 open), operations (2 open).

Hiring most: Commonwealth of Virginia (3), Modine Manufacturing Company (2), Washington and Lee University (2), Anduril Industries (1), Avion Hospitality (1), Charles V. Hardenbergh, PC (1), Delta Companies (1), Gray (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (6), Finance (2), Human Resources (2), Operations (2), Administration (1), Clinical (1). Engineering jobs

Similar colleges in Virginia

• University of Virginia's College at WiseWise · 1,101 students
• Longwood UniversityFarmville · 3,015 students
• University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg · 3,566 students
• Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News · 4,365 students
• Virginia State UniversityPetersburg · 5,074 students
• Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk · 5,392 students

All Virginia colleges

Common questions

How big is Virginia Military Institute?

Virginia Military Institute enrolls about 1,527 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lexington, Virginia. It awards about 347 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Virginia Military Institute?

76% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Virginia Military Institute graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,545 six years after entry and $77,369 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Virginia Military Institute offer AI or data science degrees?

Virginia Military Institute reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Virginia Military Institute?

20 open professional jobs are listed in Lexington city, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Commonwealth of Virginia has the most openings.