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Norfolk State University

VA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
B
ROI Score
79/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$36K$95K$147KBBUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$36K$92K$129KBBUY
Construction Engineering Technology$42K$65K$92KCBUY
Business/Commerce$42K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Accounting and Related Services$42K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Health and Medical Administrative Services$47K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$47K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Sociology$42K$58K$78KDCAUTION
Political Science and Government$42K$58K$78KDCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$42K$52K$72KDCAUTION
Biology$42K$55K$74KDCAUTION
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other$42K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$42K$48K$65KDAVOID
History$45K$50K$68KDAVOID
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42K$45K$60KFAVOID
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$42K$42K$58KFAVOID
Social Work$42K$42K$57KFAVOID
Fine and Studio Arts$45K$42K$57KFAVOID
Music$45K$42K$57KFAVOID
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$45K$42K$57KFAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Norfolk State University earns a grade of B, with median debt of $36K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Norfolk State University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Norfolk State University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $36K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).