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The social sciences major at Norfolk State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Norfolk State University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Norfolk State. This makes it the #354 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Norfolk State paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $450 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,926 | $17,428 |
| Fees | $3,984 | $3,984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,692 | $11,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,700 | $4,700 |
Learn more about Norfolk State tuition and fees.
Of the 82 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Norfolk State, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 79% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Norfolk State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Norfolk State does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Norfolk State Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at Norfolk State awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Norfolk State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Norfolk State University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 61 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Urban Studies | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 54 |
| History | 18 |
| English Language & Literature | 5 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.