Health Professions at Old Dominion University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Old Dominion University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Old Dominion University is located 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Old Dominion University
Rankings can help you compare Old Dominion University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 71 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #23 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #329 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #720 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1111 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 71 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #23 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #329 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #720 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1111 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Old Dominion University
Graduates of Old Dominion University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,151 |
| 2 years | $58,508 |
| 3 years | $62,444 |
| 4 years | $68,601 |
| 5 years | $71,414 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Old Dominion University report median earnings of $68,601, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Old Dominion University is $26,235.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Old Dominion University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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.