by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ODU, Old Dominion. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ODU, Old Dominion highly for physical sciences, ranked #289 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 289 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 9 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 109 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at ODU, Old Dominion, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The physical sciences field at ODU, Old Dominion breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 29 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Old Dominion University conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
ODU, Old Dominion holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
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.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were White. Roughly 56% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at ODU, Old Dominion. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 1 |