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Public Administration at Old Dominion University

If you are interested in studying Public Administration, 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.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 public administration degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University.

Online & Distance Learning at Old Dominion University

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

Public Administration Rankings at Old Dominion University

Use these rankings to compare Old Dominion University’s Public Administration program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 75
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#78 of 252
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#129 of 258

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 75
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#78 of 252
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#129 of 258

Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from Old Dominion University

Students who complete Old Dominion University’s Public Administration program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

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 do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Administration graduates from Old Dominion University earn a median of $73,468, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Public Administration graduates at Old Dominion University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Public Administration graduates at Old Dominion University are 79% women (33) and 21% men (9).

Public Administration Master’s Program at Old Dominion University

Of the 36 master’s public administration degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 78% were women (28) and 22% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	13
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 47% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Public Administration Doctoral Program at Old Dominion University

Among the 4 doctoral public administration degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Public Administration doctoral degree recipients at Old Dominion University, higher than the national average of 44%.*

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

More Specific Public Administration Concentrations at Old Dominion University

This Public Administration program at Old Dominion University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Administration	42

Top-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates

Graduates of the Public Administration program at Old Dominion University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Administration 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
General and Operations Managers	$149,694
Chief Executives	$138,534
Supply Chain Managers	$138,103
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321

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.