by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Norfolk State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The sociology major at Norfolk State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. 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 61 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Norfolk State paid an average of $973 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 61 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Norfolk State in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 82% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Norfolk State does not offer an online option for its sociology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Norfolk State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Urban Studies | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.