Nursing at Old Dominion University
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Old Dominion University sits in Norfolk, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 317 nursing degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Nursing Rankings at Old Dominion University
These rankings give you a sense of how Old Dominion University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #22 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #289 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #922 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #22 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #289 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #922 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Old Dominion University
Students who complete Old Dominion University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,267 |
| 2 years | $71,455 |
| 3 years | $78,768 |
| 4 years | $88,388 |
| 5 years | $104,946 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Old Dominion University earn a median of $88,388, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Old Dominion University is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Old Dominion University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Old Dominion University are 88% women (280) and 12% men (37).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University
Among the 184 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 86% were women (159) and 14% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 100 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 35 |
| Asian | 23 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Old Dominion University
Among the 80 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 92% were women (74) and 8% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Old Dominion University
The Nursing program at Old Dominion University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 264 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 49 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Old Dominion University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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