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Social Work at Norfolk State University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, take a look at what Norfolk State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Norfolk State University sits in Norfolk, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 82 social work graduations were recorded at Norfolk State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Norfolk State University

Many students take online classes at Norfolk State University. Of 6,053 students, 693 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,753 (79%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Norfolk State University

Rankings can help you compare Norfolk State University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#8 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 132
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#53 of 132
Best Value	Nationwide	#199 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#384 of 570

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#8 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 132
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#53 of 132
Best Value	Nationwide	#199 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#384 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Norfolk State University

Those who finish Norfolk State University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,411
2 years	$45,500
3 years	$48,385
4 years	$51,207
5 years	$60,811

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Norfolk State University report median earnings of $51,207, compared with $51,430 for all Norfolk State University graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Norfolk State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Norfolk State University are 88% women (72) and 12% men (10).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Norfolk State University

Of the 57 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Norfolk State University, 91% were women (52) and 9% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	43
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 84% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, higher than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Norfolk State University

Among the 24 master’s social work graduates at Norfolk State University, 83% were women (20) and 17% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	14
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 79% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Social Work Doctoral Program at Norfolk State University

Of the 1 doctoral social work graduates at Norfolk State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Norfolk State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Norfolk State University, higher than the national average of 51%.*

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

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Norfolk State University

This Social Work program at Norfolk State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	82

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at Norfolk State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists	$74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,510
Social Workers, All Other	$62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$40,804

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.