What do Norfolk State University graduates earn?

Norfolk State University graduates report median earnings of $36,917 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Norfolk State University graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 30% of graduates.

What share of Norfolk State University graduates are found employed?

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Is Norfolk State University worth it?

Norfolk, VA · Public · 4-year

Norfolk State University is a public, four-year institution in Norfolk, Virginia (midsize city). It awarded 939 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business and social work.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$36,917

Median earnings 4 years after

$52,371

Median earnings 10 years after

$44,666

Average net price

$15,282

Completion rate

39%

Completions (2024)

939

Years to pay back

1.2 years

Students (undergrad)

5,392

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Social Work	Master's	$53,070	$64,246	106
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Master's	$51,920	$59,973	60
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Master's	$59,924	$92,908	33
Journalism	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering, Other	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Psychology, General	Bachelor's	115
Business/Commerce, General	Bachelor's	105
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Bachelor's	72
Social Work	Bachelor's	57
Health/Health Care Administration/Management	Bachelor's	53
Sociology, General	Bachelor's	51
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	Bachelor's	47
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other	Bachelor's	40
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Bachelor's	27
Art/Art Studies, General	Bachelor's	25

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	30%	4,399
Educational Services	20%	2,912
Retail Trade	8%	1,142
Public Administration	8%	1,111
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	7%	1,047
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	6%	927
Finance and Insurance	6%	876
Accommodation and Food Services	3%	447

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Sources: federal figures for Norfolk State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.

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