Carnegie Category
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS
Total Programs
56
Online Programs
2
Offered Degrees at NSU
Norfolk State University is categorized by Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Norfolk State University offers 56 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 1 | 0 |
| Bachelor's | 35 | 1 |
| Master's | 15 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 3 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 2 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
NSU Associate's Programs
Norfolk State University offers Associate's degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
NSU Bachelor's Programs
Norfolk State University offers Bachelor's degree with 35 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Journalism | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other) | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 33 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Information Technology | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Business Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Engineering (other) | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (other) | ✕ | 6 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 47 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 72 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 72 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 115 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 115 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 57 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 57 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 72 | |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 51 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 61 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 77 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 6 | - |
| History | ✕ | 6 | - |
NSU Master's Programs
Norfolk State University offers Master's degree with 15 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other) | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 19 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | ✕ | - | - |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other) | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 24 | $44,800 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
NSU Doctorate (Research) Programs
Norfolk State University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Materials Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Social Work | ✕ | 1 | - |
NSU Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Norfolk State University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | - | $23,700 |
NSU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Norfolk State University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
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