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Computer & Information Sciences at Norfolk State University

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Computer & Information Sciences at Norfolk State University

What traits are you looking for in a computer and information sciences school? To help you decide if Norfolk State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's computer and information sciences program.

Norfolk State is located in Norfolk, Virginia and approximately 5,457 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students received their master's degree in computer and information sciences.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

Norfolk State Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at Norfolk State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Norfolk State does offer online education options in computer and information sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

Norfolk State Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at Norfolk State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Norfolk State University.

Norfolk State Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

71% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The computer and information sciences program at Norfolk State awarded 17 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.

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In the computer and information sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of degree recipients. That is 61% 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 computer and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 1
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

If you plan to be a computer and information sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Norfolk State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology 16
Computer Information Systems 1

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer and information sciences 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
Software Applications Developers 38,110 $113,690
Systems Software Developers 27,800 $119,860
Computer Systems Analysts 26,800 $102,290
Computer User Support Specialists 19,880 $58,290
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 18,520 $93,860

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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