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Engineering at Old Dominion University

Engineering at Old Dominion University

If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what Old Dominion University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, VA.

Studying Online at Old Dominion University

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

Engineering Rankings at Old Dominion University

Rankings can help you compare Old Dominion University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Southeast (Region) #73 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #77 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #335 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #488 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Old Dominion University

Students who complete Old Dominion University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Old Dominion University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $76,068
2 years $78,201
3 years $83,379
4 years $94,850
5 years $96,789

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Old Dominion University earn a median of $94,850, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Old Dominion University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from Old Dominion University comes in at $25,735.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at Old Dominion University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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