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

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$46,164

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

54/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

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 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	85	$76,527/yr	High	16.1x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General 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 Accounting and Related Services 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 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$73,418/yr	Very High	17.4x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services 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 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools →	68	$65,838/yr	Very High	12.4x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	68	$46,680/yr	High	12.3x
Dental Services Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	63	$63,145/yr	Moderate	12.5x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	62	$60,601/yr	Moderate	13.0x
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems and Services 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 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management Compare across schools →	48	$34,040/yr	Moderate	8.7x
Political Science Political Science and Government 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 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 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 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	44	$37,645/yr	Moderate	8.2x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	41	$34,303/yr	High	9.4x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	39	$36,054/yr	Very High	9.5x
Rhetoric & Writing Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools →	38	$35,716/yr	Very High	10.0x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	36	$28,953/yr	High	10.0x
International Relations International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →	34	$33,581/yr	High	8.1x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	34	$29,989/yr	Moderate	5.1x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	31	$27,535/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	29	$23,664/yr	High	10.1x
Biochemistry Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools →	22	$25,819/yr	High	4.3x