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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 163 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 396 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 384 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Old Dominion. This makes it the #232 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Old Dominion was $1,073 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,590 | $27,465 |
| Fees | $4,672 | $5,197 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 32 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Old Dominion offers online option in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Old Dominion Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Old Dominion are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Old Dominion University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 92 |
| Political Science & Government | 54 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 286 |
| History | 52 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 18 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 17 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.