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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Old Dominion University

If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Old Dominion University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Old Dominion University sits in Norfolk, VA.

Studying Online at Old Dominion University

Distance learning is available at Old Dominion University. Of 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Old Dominion University

Use these rankings to compare Old Dominion University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#4 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#21 of 35
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#98 of 301
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#123 of 304
Best Value	Nationwide	#465 of 1,303
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#820 of 1,326

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#4 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#21 of 35
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#98 of 301
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#123 of 304
Best Value	Nationwide	#465 of 1,303
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#820 of 1,326

Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Old Dominion University

Those who finish Old Dominion University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,135
2 years	$27,254
3 years	$36,801
4 years	$41,736
5 years	$53,794

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Old Dominion University take home a median $41,736, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Old Dominion University comes in at $24,735.

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Old Dominion University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Cytotechnologists	$155,812
Cytogenetic Technologists	$155,361
Exercise Physiologists	$144,072
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Histotechnologists	$125,527

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.