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, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 81 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Old Dominion. This makes it the #7 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Old Dominion are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% 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 bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Old Dominion does not offer an online option for its engineering 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.
Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Old Dominion make a median salary of $88,224 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $102,396.
Of the 99 students who earned a master's degree in General Engineering from Old Dominion in 2021-2022, 70% were men and 30% were 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, 59% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 114 |
| Other Engineering | 114 |
| Civil Engineering | 50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 44 |
| Computer Engineering | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.