Physical Sciences at Norfolk State University
If you are interested in studying physical sciences, you may want to check out the program at Norfolk State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Norfolk State is located in Norfolk, Virginia and approximately 5,457 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Norfolk State Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Norfolk State Physical Sciences Rankings
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Norfolk State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Norfolk State University.
Norfolk State Physical Sciences Master’s Program
In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of degree recipients. That is 48% 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 physical sciences.
| 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 Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical 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 |
|---|---|
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
Related Majors
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,830 | $68,770 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,030 | $164,300 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 3,150 | $85,550 |
| Physical Scientists | 1,600 | $121,850 |
| Chemists | 1,390 | $98,670 |
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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