Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Old Dominion was ranked #266 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 164 |
Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 191 |
Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
Best Nursing Schools | 266 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Old Dominion. This makes it the #201 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Old Dominion go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,527 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, nursing students borrow a median amount of $37,448 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Old Dominion was $1,073 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $7,590 | $27,465 |
Fees | $4,672 | $5,197 |
Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
On Campus Room and Board | $14,592 | $14,592 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Of the 222 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Old Dominion in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 16 |
Black or African American | 44 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 132 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 16 |
Old Dominion does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Old Dominion Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Old Dominion make a median salary of $104,712. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 76 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Old Dominion in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Old Dominion are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 10 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 56 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Old Dominion University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Mental & Social Health Services | 242 |
Other Health Professions | 127 |
Dental Support Services | 109 |
Communication Sciences | 74 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.