Communication & Journalism at Old Dominion University
Every communication & journalism school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the communication & journalism program at Old Dominion University stacks up to those at other schools.Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and approximately 24,286 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Journalism section at the bottom of this page.
Old Dominion Communication & Journalism Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Communication & Journalism
Old Dominion Communication & Journalism Rankings
Communication & Journalism Student Demographics at Old Dominion
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Old Dominion University.
Old Dominion Communication & Journalism Master’s Program
In the communication & journalism master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of degree recipients. That is 24% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Old Dominion University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 7 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- History
Careers That Communication & Journalism Grads May Go Into
A degree in communication & journalism can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Old Dominion University.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 17,280 | $134,500 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 6,920 | $78,410 |
| Editors | 3,450 | $72,660 |
| Technical Writers | 2,840 | $85,450 |
| Producers and Directors | 2,090 | $69,750 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By D’Ana Knowles under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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