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5,392
students enrolled
920
degrees and certificates a year
39%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$15,282
average net price a year
Tuition $5,926 in state, $17,428 out of state
$33,412
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,666
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 13% | 117 |
| Business & management | 11% | 98 |
| Health professions | 10% | 87 |
| Social sciences | 9% | 85 |
| Public administration & social work | 9% | 83 |
AI and data programs
Norfolk State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Norfolk State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Norfolk city, where the college is.
312
open professional jobs
41
entry level
4%
ask for AI skills
14 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Norfolk city
2026-09 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier
$64,017
median household income
Norfolk city
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, business & management, health professions, which lead to human resources (13 open), research (1 open), programs (18 open), finance (24 open), sales (30 open), operations (51 open).
Hiring most: United States Fleet Forces Command (15), Commonwealth of Virginia (13), Seacorp (13), Indus Technology (7), L3HARRIS Technologies (7), Parsons (7), Eastern Virginia Medical School (6), Scientific Research (6).
What they hire for: Engineering (53), Operations (51), Sales (30), Finance (24), Legal (18), Programs (18). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
- Virginia Works-Norfolk CenterNorfolk · 757-910-3601 · Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-4:00pm / Fri, 8:30am-12:00pm Closed at 3pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, as well as all State and Federal Holidays.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Norfolk State University?
- Norfolk State University enrolls about 5,392 students and is a public 4-year institution in Norfolk, Virginia. It awards about 920 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Norfolk State University?
- 39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Norfolk State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,412 six years after entry and $44,666 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Norfolk State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Norfolk State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Norfolk State University?
- 312 open professional jobs are listed in Norfolk city, 41 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. United States Fleet Forces Command has the most openings.
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