by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in engineering at ODU, Old Dominion. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ODU, Old Dominion highly for engineering, placing at #489 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 489 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Virginia | 18 of 24 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 84 of 139 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at ODU, Old Dominion, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 190 |
| Master’s | 168 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
This engineering area of study at ODU, Old Dominion breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 110 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 104 |
| Engineering, Other | 91 |
| Civil Engineering | 39 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 19 |
| Computer Engineering | 17 |
| Ocean Engineering | 6 |
| Systems Engineering | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Old Dominion University handed out 168 master’s degrees in engineering.
ODU, Old Dominion ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 6 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 42 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 223 |
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. Roughly 58% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Old Dominion University conferred 28 doctoral degrees in engineering.
ODU, Old Dominion ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Old Dominion University handed out 28 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
ODU, Old Dominion is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 30 |
In the most recent graduating class, 86% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were White. Approximately 64% 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 graduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ODU, Old Dominion. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 190 |