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International Relations & Security at Old Dominion University

If you plan to study International Relations & Security, take a look at what Old Dominion University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 international relations & security degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University.

Online Class Availability 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.

International Relations & Security Rankings at Old Dominion University

These rankings give you a sense of how Old Dominion University’s International Relations & Security program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#10 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 41
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 41
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#149 of 158

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#10 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 41
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 41
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 155
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#149 of 158

Earnings for International Relations & Security Graduates from Old Dominion University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,535
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$32,874
4 years	$42,065
5 years	$44,480

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, International Relations & Security graduates from Old Dominion University report median earnings of $42,065, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Relations & Security graduates from Old Dominion University comes in at $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of International Relations & Security graduates at Old Dominion University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, International Relations & Security graduates at Old Dominion University are 52% women (15) and 48% men (14).

International Relations & Security Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University

Of the 18 bachelor’s international relations & security graduates at Old Dominion University, 61% were women (11) and 39% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	6
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of International Relations & Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, above the national average of 38%.*

International Relations & Security Master’s Program at Old Dominion University

Of the 6 master’s international relations & security graduates at Old Dominion University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 67% of International Relations & Security master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, higher than the national average of 28%.*

International Relations & Security Doctoral Program at Old Dominion University

Of the 5 doctoral international relations & security degrees awarded at Old Dominion University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Relations & Security doctoral degree recipients at Old Dominion University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of International Relations & Security doctoral degree recipients at Old Dominion University, above the national average of 16%.*

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

More Specific International Relations & Security Concentrations at Old Dominion University

This International Relations & Security program at Old Dominion University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Relations	29

Best-Paid Careers for International Relations & Security Graduates

Students who finish International Relations & Security program at Old Dominion University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for International Relations & Security 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
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Political Scientists	$71,521
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,472

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.