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General Psychology at Old Dominion University

If you are interested in studying General Psychology, consider the program at Old Dominion University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Old Dominion University sits in Norfolk, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 376 general psychology degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University.

Studying Online 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.

General Psychology Rankings at Old Dominion University

These rankings give you a sense of how Old Dominion University’s General Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#3 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#12 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#46 of 293
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#59 of 292
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#384 of 1,305
Best Value	Nationwide	#389 of 1,295

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#3 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#12 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#46 of 293
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#59 of 292
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#384 of 1,305
Best Value	Nationwide	#389 of 1,295

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Old Dominion University

Graduates of Old Dominion University’s General Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

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, General Psychology graduates from Old Dominion University earn a median of $45,507, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Psychology graduates at Old Dominion University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at Old Dominion University are 83% women (311) and 17% men (65).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University

Of the 354 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 84% were women (296) and 16% were men (58).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	145
Hispanic / Latino	32
Black / African American	128
Asian	8
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	30
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 57% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, above the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Old Dominion University

Among the 11 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, below the national average of 39%.*

General Psychology Doctoral Program at Old Dominion University

Among the 11 doctoral general psychology graduates at Old Dominion University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Old Dominion University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 36% of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Old Dominion University, above the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Old Dominion University

The General Psychology program at Old Dominion University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	376

Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Those who complete General Psychology program at Old Dominion University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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.