How much money do Norfolk State University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $36,700 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for NSU graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $58,500 followed by Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other paying $40,700 and Business/Commerce graduates who have a median starting income of $34,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Social Work (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $44,800 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) at $44,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Norfolk State University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $58,500 |
| Social Work (Master's Degree) | $44,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $44,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $40,700 |
| Business/Commerce (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,200 |
| Psychology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,500 |
| Social Work (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,800 |
| Sociology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,000 |
| Biology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,900 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,600 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,900 |
| Music (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,400 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232937 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Norfolk State University.