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Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA odu.edu 17,521 students

Old Dominion University's 250-acre campus is located in the urban setting of Norfolk, Virginia. The student body is diverse, with a strong emphasis on research and innovation across its seven colleges and three schools. As a nod to Virginia's history, the university adopted the state's nickname, "The Old Dominion," a unique identifier. ODU distinguishes itself as a high-research activity university with a focus on accessibility.

Programs
31
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,164
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$12,262
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $32,662/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Old Dominion University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 37% of students receive Pell Grants; 42% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,627 $38,508
$30K – $48K $9,883 $39,532
$48K – $75K $13,142 $52,568
$75K – $110K $18,121 $72,484
$110K+ $22,658 $90,632
Sticker price (no aid) $12,262 $49,048
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Old Dominion University

31 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
85
$76,527/yr High 16.1x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
84
$64,530/yr Very High 18.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
83
$70,298/yr Very High 21.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →
75
$52,226/yr Very High 13.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
73
$71,774/yr Very High 17.7x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
72
$73,418/yr Very High 17.4x
Finance Compare across schools →
72
$48,125/yr Very High 12.7x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
70
$64,246/yr High 16.2x
IT Management Compare across schools →
68
$65,838/yr Very High 12.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
68
$46,680/yr High 12.3x
Dental Services Compare across schools →
63
$63,145/yr Moderate 12.5x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →
62
$60,601/yr Moderate 13.0x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
62
$54,748/yr Very High 13.2x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
62
$50,912/yr Very High 12.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →
56
$43,395/yr Very High 10.8x
Parks Compare across schools →
48
$34,040/yr Moderate 8.7x
Political Science Compare across schools →
48
$31,700/yr Very High 11.5x
History Compare across schools →
46
$36,733/yr High 9.3x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
46
$33,690/yr High 9.4x
Criminology Compare across schools →
45
$37,255/yr High 9.6x
Sociology Compare across schools →
44
$37,946/yr High 9.7x
Mental Health Services Compare across schools →
44
$37,645/yr Moderate 8.2x
Psychology Compare across schools →
41
$34,303/yr High 9.4x
English Compare across schools →
39
$36,054/yr Very High 9.5x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
38
$35,716/yr Very High 10.0x
Biology Compare across schools →
36
$28,953/yr High 10.0x
International Relations Compare across schools →
34
$33,581/yr High 8.1x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
34
$29,989/yr Moderate 5.1x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
31
$27,535/yr Moderate 7.6x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →
29
$23,664/yr High 10.1x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →
22
$25,819/yr High 4.3x