by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 241 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 242 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 222 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from Old Dominion. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion is $28,953. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, biology students borrow a median amount of $39,222 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Old Dominion is $388 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Old Dominion paid an average of $1,073 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about Old Dominion tuition and fees.
Of the 196 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Old Dominion in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Old Dominion does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Old Dominion Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 biology majors earned their master's degree from Old Dominion. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 13 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.