by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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Old Dominion is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 187 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 225 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in writing from Old Dominion. This makes it the #116 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion is $35,716. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,418 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, writing students borrow a median amount of $30,626 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at Old Dominion is $248 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from Old Dominion. About 40% were men and 60% 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the Old Dominion writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Old Dominion Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Writing Studies from Old Dominion in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 55 |
| English Literature (Other) | 4 |
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