Sociology at Norfolk State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, take a look at what Norfolk State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Norfolk State University is located in Norfolk, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 sociology degrees were granted at Norfolk State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Norfolk State University
Distance learning is available at Norfolk State University. Of 6,053 students, 693 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,753 (79%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Norfolk State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Norfolk State University are 67% women (34) and 33% men (17).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Norfolk State University
Of the 51 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Norfolk State University, 67% were women (34) and 33% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 42 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 94% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, higher than the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Norfolk State University
The Sociology program at Norfolk State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 51 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Norfolk State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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
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