by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Norfolk State University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Norfolk State University awards degrees and credentials ranging from associate degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 1,612 undergraduate · 270 graduate (1,882 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Norfolk State University.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 941 |
| Psychology, General. | 115 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 106 |
| Social Work. | 82 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 72 |
Among Norfolk State University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $58,881 |
| Social Work. | $45,411 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $41,654 |
The majors at Norfolk State University are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 941 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 115 | NA |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other. · Clinical Psychology. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 106 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
61 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 82 | $45,411 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
51 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
21 | NA |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | 10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
72 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
25 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
23 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. · Music Performance, General. |
22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Information Technology. |
37 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
15 | $58,881 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 51 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
47 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. · Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. · Elementary Education and Teaching. |
35 | $41,654 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
26 | NA |
| Engineering, Other. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 11 | NA |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
9 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. · Atomic/Molecular Physics. |
2 | NA |
| Materials Sciences. ↳ Materials Science. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
3 | NA |
Footnotes
*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.
References
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