We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how VMI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at VMI was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.Ranking Type Rank Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 165 Best Civil Engineering Schools 168
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Military Institute handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at VMI is $61,547. This is less than $69,566, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

While getting their bachelor's degree at VMI, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $62,596 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,083 for all civil eng majors across the country.

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.In State Out of State Tuition $10,076 $40,778 Fees $10,408 $10,408 Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200 On Campus Room and Board $10,990 $10,990 On Campus Other Expenses $2,150 $2,150
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students earned a bachelor's degree in civil eng from VMI. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VMI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor's in civil eng.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VMI does not offer an online option for its civil eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VMI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Virginia Military Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering | 17 |
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