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Public & Social Service at Old Dominion University

Public & Social Service at Old Dominion University

If you plan to study Public & Social Service, 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 sits in Norfolk, VA.

Online & Distance Learning at Old Dominion University

Many students take online classes at Old Dominion University. Among 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) studied exclusively online and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Old Dominion University

Rankings can help you compare Old Dominion University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #8 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #34 of 202
Best Value Southeast (Region) #76 of 200
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #314 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #339 of 855

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #8 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #34 of 202
Best Value Southeast (Region) #76 of 200
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #314 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #339 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Old Dominion University

Those who finish Old Dominion University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at Old Dominion University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $51,021
2 years $52,107
3 years $61,477
4 years $73,468
5 years $83,088

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Old Dominion University report median earnings of $73,468, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Old Dominion University

Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Old Dominion University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Legislators $167,600
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Chief Executives $138,534
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321

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