About this Program

Old Dominion 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ offers a Bachelor of Arts in Arts with a major in Visual Studies.

Program Highlights

  • Our undergraduate programs are open to any undergraduate student who has met the required prerequisites for the declaration of a major at Old Dominion 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

  • Graduates of the Art Department are employed in area schools, museums, and businesses. Others pursue graduate study in art history, art education, fine arts, and design, in addition to other professional fields where an ability to see, think, and write critically is especially valued.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

$78,720 Median Salary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

$57,520 Median Salary

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Visual Studies at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program in Visual Studies should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $268
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United 91¶ÌÊÓÆµs
Cost Per-Credit $444
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $953.50

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Student Financial Aid.

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