Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk State University is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 5,392 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,666 ten years after enrollment, which is 10% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 35.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $29,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.54x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,282 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Business, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other, and Biology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,666
Graduation Rate
35.7%
Median Debt
$29,000
Average Net Price
$15,282
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.73x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.54x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,392
Admission Rate
87.8%
Average SAT
927
Retention Rate
72.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$10,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,682
Pell Grant Rate
65.0%
Federal Loan Rate
63.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,804
Income $30K–$48K
$13,905
Income $48K–$75K
$15,507
Income $110K+
$26,175
Student Demographics
Women
67.2%
White
1.8%
Black
80.2%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
26.9%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Didactic Program in Dietetics (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Bachelor (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | Not reported | 112 |
| Business | Not reported | 84 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 62 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Not reported | 61 |
| Biology | Not reported | 56 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 56 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 56 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 49 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 42 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 32 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 28 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 20 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 16 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 15 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 13 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 13 |
| Music | Not reported | 11 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| History | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 7 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
Master (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $64,246 | 26 |
| Teacher Education | $59,973 | 19 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $92,908 | 16 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 11 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Not reported | 9 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
Doctoral (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | $46,170 | 0 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, Other | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Special Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Master | 1 |
| Social Work | Doctoral | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Computer Science Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs in Virginia
- Highest Earning Colleges in Virginia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Virginia
- Best ROI Colleges in Virginia
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Virginia
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