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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 161 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Old Dominion. This makes it the #94 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #116 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, 68% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% 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, 76% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Old Dominion does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Old Dominion in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% 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, 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Old Dominion University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 482 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 218 |
| Engineering Technologies | 143 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 36 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 1 |
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