Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia · Public · 17,514 undergraduates
Of 61 programs with reported earnings, 60 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 121 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,739 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,114 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,123 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,940 |
| $110k and up | $23,567 |
| All families (average) | $14,638 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,907 | +$15,294 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $90,917 | +$54,304 | clears the bar | $17,990 | 0.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $55,889 | +$19,276 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $56,659 | +$20,046 | clears the bar | $23,825 | 1.2 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,390 | +$17,777 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,304 | +$18,691 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $47,604 | +$10,991 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $56,564 | +$19,951 | clears the bar | $24,490 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,442 | +$24,829 | clears the bar | $25,239 | 1 yr |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $81,077 | +$44,464 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $63,027 | +$26,414 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,772 | +$51,159 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Engineering, Other | Master's Degree | $125,132 | +$88,519 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $95,485 | +$58,872 | clears the bar | $23,925 | 0.4 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,465 | +$37,852 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 61 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 46% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.