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Information Technology at Norfolk State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Norfolk State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Norfolk State University sits in Norfolk, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 information technology degrees were granted at Norfolk State University.

Studying Online at Norfolk State University

Many students take online classes at Norfolk State University. Of 6,053 students, 693 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,753 (79%) took at least some classes online.

Information Technology Rankings at Norfolk State University

Use these rankings to compare Norfolk State University’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#14 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#85 of 140
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#128 of 142
Best Value	Nationwide	#382 of 630
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#585 of 637

Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Norfolk State University

Students who complete Norfolk State University’s Information Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,881

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Norfolk State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at Norfolk State University are 13% women (2) and 87% men (13).

Information Technology Master’s Program at Norfolk State University

Among the 15 master’s information technology graduates at Norfolk State University, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	15

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, above the national average of 27%.*

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

More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Norfolk State University

The Information Technology program at Norfolk State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer & IS Security	15

Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates

Those who complete Information Technology program at Norfolk State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655

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.