by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ODU, Old Dominion. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ODU, Old Dominion among the top schools in the country for writing studies, placing at #112 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 112 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Virginia | 5 of 9 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in writing studies at ODU, Old Dominion, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 118 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Old Dominion University handed out 118 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
ODU, Old Dominion is a solid choice among schools offering writing studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
Writing Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ODU, Old Dominion report a median salary of $45,919 a year. This is lower than $60,776, the median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ODU, Old Dominion, writing studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,001, the typical median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,029 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $4,950 | $5,475 |
Learn more about ODU, Old Dominion tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 26% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into 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 writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
ODU, Old Dominion conferred 118 bachelor’s completions in rhetoric and composition in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
Graduate study is also available at ODU, Old Dominion. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Writing Studies | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Writing Studies | 2 |
