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Psychology at Old Dominion University

Psychology at Old Dominion University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, 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.

Online & Distance Learning at Old Dominion University

Online coursework is an option at Old Dominion University. Among 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) studied exclusively online and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Old Dominion University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #3 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #15 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #60 of 326
Best Value Southeast (Region) #65 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #416 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #486 of 1,496

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #3 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #15 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #60 of 326
Best Value Southeast (Region) #65 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #416 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #486 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Old Dominion University

Those who finish Old Dominion University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Old Dominion University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,237
2 years $30,119
3 years $35,385
4 years $45,507
5 years $50,828

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Old Dominion University take home a median $45,507, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Old Dominion University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Old Dominion University is $26,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at Old Dominion University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

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