All Old Dominion University majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Engineering · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $76,527 | $90,917 | $26,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $63,145 | $69,732 | $21,378 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $60,601 | $68,943 | $26,938 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $42,973 | $63,027 | $27,147 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $23,664 | $56,039 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,989 | $52,482 | $26,375 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $37,645 | $47,604 | $30,949 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $36,733 | $56,715 | $24,875 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $46,359 | $55,889 | $27,000 |
| Writing | $35,716 | $54,390 | $26,000 |
| English | $36,054 | $49,024 | $28,676 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $54,748 | $74,465 | $25,582 |
| Accounting | $52,226 | $73,157 | $27,692 |
| Business Economics | — | $71,406 | — |
| Finance | $48,125 | $67,320 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $43,395 | $61,550 | $27,125 |
| Business Administration | $46,680 | $61,442 | $27,879 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $73,418 | $96,427 | $27,580 |
| Computer Engineering | $70,298 | $94,542 | $23,360 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,774 | $87,772 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,246 | $82,703 | $25,000 |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | $70,620 | $81,077 | $25,000 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $50,912 | $66,847 | $23,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $56,255 | — |
| Biology | $28,953 | $55,304 | $25,970 |
| Biochemistry | $25,819 | — | $23,500 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | $52,028 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $27,535 | $46,308 | $31,000 |
| Theatre | — | $38,537 | $25,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $33,690 | $56,564 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,530 | $95,485 | $26,125 |
| Information Technology | $65,838 | — | $26,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Old Dominion University students earn a median $54,914 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of Virginia colleges we cover. 46% graduate within six years.
Old Dominion University majors questions
How many majors does Old Dominion University offer?
Old Dominion University offers 52 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Old Dominion University?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Old Dominion University earn a median $96,427 four years after graduating, the highest of the 37 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,580.
Which Old Dominion University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $38,537 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Old Dominion University overview