Rhetoric & Composition at Old Dominion University
If you plan to study Rhetoric & Composition, you may want to check out the program at Old Dominion University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Old Dominion University is in Norfolk, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 rhetoric & composition degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University.
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Studying Online at Old Dominion University
Online coursework is an option at Old Dominion University. Of 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) studied exclusively online and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Rhetoric & Composition graduates at Old Dominion University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Rhetoric & Composition graduates at Old Dominion University are 74% women (87) and 26% men (31).
Rhetoric & Composition Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University
Of the 118 bachelor’s rhetoric & composition graduates at Old Dominion University, 74% were women (87) and 26% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rhetoric & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 44 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 57% of Rhetoric & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, above the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Rhetoric & Composition Graduates
Students who finish Rhetoric & Composition program at Old Dominion University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Rhetoric & Composition graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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
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