Here is an overview of this program at ODU, Old Dominion. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ODU, Old Dominion highly for social sciences, ranked #402 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 402 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 14 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at ODU, Old Dominion, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 319 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
The social sciences area of study at ODU, Old Dominion covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 175 |
| Sociology | 75 |
| Political Science and Government | 52 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 29 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
| Economics | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Old Dominion University awarded 319 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
ODU, Old Dominion holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 13 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 364 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at ODU, Old Dominion earn a median of $45,536 a year. This is below $60,776, the median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ODU, Old Dominion, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,345 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 |
Learn more about ODU, Old Dominion tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were White. Approximately 42% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Graduate study is also available at ODU, Old Dominion. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |