# Old Dominion University: Writing (bachelor's)

Norfolk, VA. IPEDS 232982, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/old-dominion-university/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,716
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,390 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in VA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Writing at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond | $81,253 | not reported | $31,309 | 85% |
| George Mason University | $62,383 | $23,250 | $17,915 | 68% |
| James Madison University | $57,179 | $22,714 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Old Dominion University | $54,390 | $26,000 | $14,638 | 46% |
| Roanoke College | $43,974 | not reported | $24,503 | 67% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $59,570 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, $80,590 VA, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, $48,090 VA, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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