Education at Old Dominion University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Old Dominion University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Old Dominion University is in Norfolk, VA.
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Studying Online at Old Dominion University
Online coursework is an option at Old Dominion University. Of 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) studied exclusively online and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Old Dominion University
Use these rankings to compare Old Dominion University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #16 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #180 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #648 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #674 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #16 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #180 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #648 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #674 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Old Dominion University
Those who finish Old Dominion University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,446 |
| 2 years | $46,863 |
| 3 years | $49,101 |
| 4 years | $53,219 |
| 5 years | $57,467 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Old Dominion University earn a median of $53,219, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Old Dominion University stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Old Dominion University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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