We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ODU, Old Dominion ranks among other schools offering degrees in public & social service.
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Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ODU, Old Dominion earn a median of $73,468 a year. This is higher than $60,776, the 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, 22% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were White. About 53% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are Black or African American. Roughly 50% 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 doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public & social service majors at Old Dominion University.
The public & social service program at ODU, Old Dominion breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 42 |