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General Computer Science at Norfolk State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Computer Science, consider the program at Norfolk State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Norfolk State University is in Norfolk, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 31 general computer science graduations were recorded at Norfolk State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Norfolk State University

Distance learning is available at Norfolk State University. Among 6,053 students, 693 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,753 (79%) took at least some classes online.

General Computer Science Rankings at Norfolk State University

Rankings can help you compare Norfolk State University’s General Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#16 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#18 of 27
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#77 of 154
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#78 of 142
Best Value	Nationwide	#258 of 566
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#371 of 513

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#16 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#18 of 27
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#77 of 154
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#78 of 142
Best Value	Nationwide	#258 of 566
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#371 of 513

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Computer Science graduates at Norfolk State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at Norfolk State University are 23% women (7) and 77% men (24).

General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Norfolk State University

Among the 27 bachelor’s general computer science degrees awarded at Norfolk State University, 22% were women (6) and 78% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	22
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 96% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, above the national average of 46%.*

General Computer Science Master’s Program at Norfolk State University

Among the 4 master’s general computer science graduates at Norfolk State University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 50% of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, above the national average of 15%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete General Computer Science program at Norfolk State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.