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Accounting at Norfolk State University

If you plan to study Accounting, 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 is located in Norfolk, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 accounting degrees were awarded at Norfolk State University.

Online Class Availability at Norfolk State University

Online coursework is an option at Norfolk State University. Among 6,053 students, 693 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,753 (79%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Accounting graduates at Norfolk State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Norfolk State University are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Norfolk State University

Of the 14 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Norfolk State University, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	12
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Norfolk State University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

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

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Norfolk State University

This Accounting program at Norfolk State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	14

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Graduates of the Accounting program at Norfolk State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

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.