Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 2 Associate, 689 Bachelor's, 157 Master's, and 10 Doctorate (research) were awareded by NSU.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate102
Bachelor's330689
Master's141157
Doctorate (research)3010
Total511858

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Norfolk State University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
CertificateMaster
Certificate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$58,500
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)$40,700
Business/Commerce$34,200
Psychology$31,500
Social Work$30,800
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Social Work$44,800

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Norfolk State University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at NSU by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 2 completers-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician2-
Total2
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 47 completers-
Journalism0-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)47-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 29 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences28-
Information Technology1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 12 completers-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching12-
Business Teacher Education0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 10 completers-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering9-
Engineering (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 21 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 2 completers-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 5 completers-
English Language and Literature5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 54 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences54-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 8 completers-
Mathematics8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 56 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)56-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 27 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science27-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 4 completers-
Chemistry2-
Physics2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 65 completers-
Psychology65-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 57 completers-
Social Work57-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 82 completers-
Political Science and Government21-
Sociology61-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 39 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7-
Art/Art Studies16-
Music16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 72 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management49-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse23-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 81 completers-
Business/Commerce68-
Accounting13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 18 completers-
History18-
Total689
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 7 completers-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 35 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences9-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance26-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 25 completers-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities5-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)20-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 12 completers-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 2 completers-
Atomic/Molecular Physics2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 12 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 38 completers-
Social Work38$44,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 16 completers-
Urban Studies/Affairs16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 6 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts1-
Music Performance5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 4 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management4-
Total157
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 7 completers-
Materials Science7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 1 completers-
Clinical Psychology1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 2 completers-
Social Work2-
Total10