by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how ODU, Old Dominion compares to other colleges that offer history.
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ODU, Old Dominion holds a strong position among schools offering history. Specifically, it ranked #357 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Old Dominion University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ODU, Old Dominion go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,996 a year. This is below $60,776, the median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
To complete a bachelor’s at ODU, Old Dominion, history students borrow a median amount of $24,875 in student loans. This is lower than $26,001, the typical median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,029 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $4,950 | $5,475 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of history master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the history majors at Old Dominion University.
The history program at ODU, Old Dominion breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 43 |