by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 |
