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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Norfolk State University

This page shows median first-year earnings for NSU graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $28,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $36,700. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $58,500 , followed by Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at $40,700 , and Business/Commerce at $34,200 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Social Work (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $44,800 , followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) at $44,000 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Norfolk State University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Norfolk State University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $58,500
Social Work (Master's Degree) $44,800
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $44,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $40,700
Business/Commerce (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $34,200
Psychology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $31,500
Social Work (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $30,800
Sociology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $27,000
Biology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $26,900
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $26,600
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $24,900
Music (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $24,400
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $23,700

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232937.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026