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Music at Norfolk State University

If you are interested in studying Music, 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 is located in Norfolk, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 music degrees were granted at Norfolk State University.

Studying Online 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 student demographics for Music graduates at Norfolk State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Norfolk State University are 36% women (8) and 64% men (14).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Norfolk State University

Of the 13 bachelor’s music graduates at Norfolk State University, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	11
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Norfolk State University

Of the 9 master’s music graduates at Norfolk State University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	8
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 89% of Music master’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at Norfolk State University

The Music program at Norfolk State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	13
Music Performance	9

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Norfolk State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

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.