Geological & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University
If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Old Dominion University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Old Dominion University.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Old Dominion University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Old Dominion University are 66% women (19) and 34% men (10).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University
Of the 18 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 67% were women (12) and 33% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, higher than the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Old Dominion University
Among the 6 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at Old Dominion University
Of the 5 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at Old Dominion University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Old Dominion University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Old Dominion University, above the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at Old Dominion University
This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Old Dominion University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 11 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at Old Dominion University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Hydrologists | $96,513 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,509 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $58,500 |
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.