Norfolk State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Norfolk State University at a glance

• 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

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.

• 336

  open professional jobs

• 44

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  12 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Norfolk city

  2026-08 · unchanged 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 (10 open), research (1 open), programs (15 open), finance (13 open), sales (62 open), operations (49 open).

Hiring most: Seacorp (15), United States Fleet Forces Command (11), CACI International (8), Eastern Virginia Medical School (7), Indus Technology (7), Commonwealth of Virginia (6), Frontier Technology (6), Hampton Roads Transit (6).

What they hire for: Sales (62), Engineering (57), Operations (49), Data & Analytics (20), Legal (16), Programs (15). Sales 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?

336 open professional jobs are listed in Norfolk city, 44 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Seacorp has the most openings.