by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Old Dominion ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.Ranking Type Rank Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 121 Best Physics Schools 129
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Old Dominion. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State 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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All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Old Dominion in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Old Dominion does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Old Dominion in 2022 were men.
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, 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Old Dominion University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
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