by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at ODU, Old Dominion. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ODU, Old Dominion highly for social sciences, ranked #448 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 448 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 14 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 65 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at ODU, Old Dominion, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 319 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
The social sciences area of study at ODU, Old Dominion covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 175 |
| Sociology | 75 |
| Political Science and Government | 52 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 29 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
| Economics | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Old Dominion University handed out 9 master’s degrees in social sciences.
ODU, Old Dominion has not been ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. About 22% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Old Dominion University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
ODU, Old Dominion is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. About 50% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Old Dominion University conferred 9 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
ODU, Old Dominion has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were White. Roughly 78% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ODU, Old Dominion. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 319 |