English at Old Dominion University
If you plan to study english, take a look at what Old Dominion University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and has a total student population of 24,286.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English section at the bottom of this page.
Old Dominion English Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language
- Master’s Degree in English Language
Online Classes Are Available at Old Dominion
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Old Dominion does offer online courses in english language for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
Old Dominion English Rankings
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English Language Student Demographics at Old Dominion
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language majors at Old Dominion University.
Old Dominion English Master’s Program

Of the students who received a english language master's degree from Old Dominion, 57% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level. In the english language master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of degree recipients. That is 8% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in english language.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Careers That English Language Grads May Go Into
A degree in english language can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Old Dominion University.
Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 26,830 | $68,770 |
English Language and Literature Professors | 2,320 | $61,690 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By D’Ana Knowles under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.