by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 81 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Old Dominion. This makes it the #7 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2021, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Old Dominion make a median salary of $79,161 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $89,427.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Old Dominion University.
The engineering program at Old Dominion awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from Old Dominion. About 72% were men and 28% 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, 54% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 150 |
| Other Engineering | 114 |
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Civil Engineering | 51 |
| Computer Engineering | 25 |
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