Biology Studies at Old Dominion University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Old Dominion University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 196 biology studies graduations were recorded at Old Dominion University.
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Online Class Availability at Old Dominion University
Online coursework is an option at Old Dominion University. Among 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) studied exclusively online and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Old Dominion University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Old Dominion University are 70% women (137) and 30% men (59).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University
Among the 186 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Old Dominion University, 69% were women (129) and 31% were men (57).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 47 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Old Dominion University
Of the 10 master’s biology studies graduates at Old Dominion University, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Old Dominion University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.