Physics at Norfolk State University
Every physics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physics program at Norfolk State University stacks up to those at other schools.Norfolk State is located in Norfolk, Virginia and has a total student population of 5,457.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physics section at the bottom of this page.
Norfolk State Physics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Physics
Norfolk State Physics Rankings
Physics Student Demographics at Norfolk State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Norfolk State University.
Norfolk State Physics Master’s Program
In the physics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of degree recipients. That is 51% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Norfolk State University with a master's in physics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Physics
The following physics concentations are available at Norfolk State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Norfolk State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|
Related Majors
Careers That Physics Grads May Go Into
A degree in physics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Norfolk State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,830 | $68,770 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,270 | $133,360 |
| Physicists | 750 | $108,440 |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | 410 | $83,910 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Kevin Coles under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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