Old Dominion University Rankings by Salary Score
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Old Dominion University's Top Rankings
Old Dominion University is ranked on 3 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Old Dominion University
We calculated a salary score for each of Old Dominion University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Old Dominion University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for ODU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $25,750 | $42,880 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Biology, General | $25,000 | $29,690 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,000 | $42,940 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Civil Engineering | $24,900 | $59,040 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $25,000 | $53,780 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $25,000 | $25,770 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $22,000 | $62,730 | |
| Computer Engineering | $21,000 | $68,000 | |
| Criminology | $25,000 | $34,800 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $24,250 | $58,400 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,000 | $24,420 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $23,000 | $68,670 | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | $24,000 | $58,500 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $25,000 | $33,990 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $25,000 | $42,500 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,000 | $27,950 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $21,950 | $39,370 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $23,250 | $45,250 | |
| History | $21,500 | $27,220 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $18,500 | $34,530 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $18,750 | $35,420 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $25,000 | $44,740 | |
| Marketing | $20,500 | $40,820 | |
| Mathematics | $19,500 | $42,120 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22,760 | $65,110 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $25,000 | $32,680 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $25,000 | $37,670 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $23,570 | $29,250 | |
| Political Science and Government | $23,250 | $32,930 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $30,620 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,000 | $59,950 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $24,750 | $34,460 | |
| Sociology | $25,000 | $32,930 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $24,000 | $31,130 |
Salary Scores for ODU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $64,490 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $47,650 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,750 | $63,010 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $41,000 | $53,220 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $25,800 | $54,070 | |
| Engineering, General | $20,500 | $77,400 | |
| Engineering, Other | Not Reported | $104,190 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| History | $37,790 | $44,360 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $44,380 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $61,520 | |
| Public Administration | $33,690 | $55,960 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $41,000 | $103,910 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,800 | $70,100 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $23,910 | $47,520 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,000 | $43,000 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,140 | $45,780 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $30,420 | $43,320 |
Salary Scores for ODU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | $59,580 | $73,640 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $63,010 |
Most Recent Reviews
In my opinion, ODU is probably the best kept secret in Hampton Roads. Their Electrical Engineering program is well respected among employers in the Hampton Roads area and I had a job lined up six months before I graduated. Their engineering program is tough, but I found that the professors were very knowledgeable and helpful when I had questions. The campus is smaller than some of the big name schools, but it is well kept and I thought that the landscaping was very nice. I had a good experience at Old Dominion... Read More
Great support in the Humanities program. All my instructors WANT to help their students. They've also helped me navigate the program requirements. Pro tip: Don't rely on DegreeWorks. Get clarification during advising appointments, take a lot of notes, and send them a follow-up email to confirm what you discussed. That way you have a record of what your advisor told you, just in case the Registrar disputes whether you've completed the program requirements, or if you have to get a new advisor. The great thing... Read More