1. [College research](/) 2. / 3. [Norfolk State University](/school/norfolk-state-university/) 4. / 5. Programs & majors brief Programs & majors brief Copy linkPrint brief # Norfolk State University Majors & Programs Updated September 30, 2026 [Overview](/school/norfolk-state-university/)[Cost & aid](/school/norfolk-state-university/cost/)[Outcomes](/school/norfolk-state-university/outcomes/)[Admissions](/school/norfolk-state-university/admissions/)Majors[Similar schools](/school/norfolk-state-university/similar/) **On this page**+ ## Which majors earn the most at Norfolk State University? Program-level earnings at Norfolk State University are withheld, so the return picture rests on the school-wide median and the earnings scenarios. The earnings scenarios, estimated from the program mix, show a wide spread: a downside of $48,563 and an upside of $80,045, with a typical scenario of $52,371. The degree mix is led by Business at 12.4% of bachelor's degrees awarded, followed closely by Social Sciences at 12.0% and Health Professions at 10.5%. 16.0% of degrees are in STEM fields. An estimated 32.3% of graduates continue to graduate study, based on the program mix. That share means four-year earnings figures capture the early-career outcomes for most, but not all, graduates. ### Major mix · each dot ≈ 1% of completions Share of reported completions in the bachelor’s programs included here. Each dot represents approximately 1% of those completions. Counts are credentials, not unique students; excluded programs are not zero activity. - Business**85 · 12.4%** - Social sciences**82 · 12.0%** - Health professions**72 · 10.5%** - Psychology**65 · 9.5%** - Public administration**57 · 8.3%** - Other**324 · 47.3%** Find a field Sort programsLargest programsHighest four-year earningsBest national field rankProgram name 23 of 23 programs shown Compare all matching programs Reported bachelor’s programs · earnings, program size and field ranks | Program | Degrees awarded | 4-yr earnings | Field rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 47 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Computer and Information Sciences, General | 30 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods small degree count | 12 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering small degree count | 10 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician small degree count | 10 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians small degree count | 7 | Too few graduates to report | — | | English Language and Literature, General small degree count | 5 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Biology, General | 55 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Mathematics small degree count | 8 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 56 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Psychology, General | 65 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Social Work | 57 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Sociology | 61 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Political Science and Government | 21 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Fine and Studio Arts small degree count | 16 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Music small degree count | 16 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft small degree count | 7 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Health and Medical Administrative Services | 49 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 23 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Business/Commerce, General | 71 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Accounting and Related Services small degree count | 14 | Too few graduates to report | — | | History small degree count | 18 | Too few graduates to report | — | [Program data and definitions](#page-sources) · [How to evaluate program rankings](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) ## What are the largest programs at Norfolk State University? Ten largest programs by degrees awarded **Business/Commerce, General** 71 **Psychology, General** 65 **Sociology** 61 **Social Work** 57 **Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other** 56 **Biology, General** 55 **Health and Medical Administrative Services** 49 **Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other** 47 **Computer and Information Sciences, General** 30 **Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness** 27 Counts describe degrees awarded in the reporting period, not current enrollment. [Program data and definitions](#page-sources) ## How do Norfolk State University majors rank nationally? National program ranks are not reported for this school. [How Azimuth compares programs across colleges](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) ## Further analysis A degree's return depends heavily on the field a student chooses. At Norfolk State University, the bachelor's degrees awarded are spread across several fields. Business leads with 12.4% of degrees awarded, followed closely by Social Sciences at 12.0% and Health Professions at 10.5%. Award counts represent degrees conferred in a single academic year, and program earnings data cover federally aided completers. Across all fields, 16.0% of degrees awarded are in STEM. For a complete look at how specific programs perform, the program pages on this site break down earnings and debt by field of study. ## Data & methodology Sources and reporting periods: [methodology](/methodology/). Analysis and methodology by [Daniel Rogers](/about/#founder), founder of College Azimuth. Explanatory text is AI-assisted drafting checked against those figures; it is not an additional data source. Figure notes link to sources and limitations. [About College Azimuth](/about/).