Career Options

For those majoring in economics and business, there are a number of lucrative career paths after college.

Want to learn more about potential career opportunities for your major?  “What You Can Do with a Major In…?,” brought to you by the VMI Office of Career Services, provides an overview of a variety of occupation options. Enroll today in FOCUS 2 using the access code "keydet" to sign-up and start to explore your options after VMI.

Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:

OCCUPATION US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY
Actuary $114,120.00
Administrative Service Manager   $98,930.00
Economist   $76,390.00
Financial Analyst $97,640.00
Fundraising Manager $123,360.00
Marketing Managers $74,140.00
Public Relations Manager $123,360.00
Retail Buyer $60,040.00

* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)