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2027 Rankings for Norfolk State University

Which College Factual rankings and awards has Norfolk State earned? Any College Factual rankings and awards Norfolk State has received are listed below.

Norfolk State received 1 ranking badge across College Factual’s 2027 analysis.

Top Rankings for Norfolk State:

#3 out of 23

Norfolk State has graduate offerings as well. See its [graduate-school rankings](/graduate-schools/norfolk-state-university/rankings/) for master's and doctorate accolades.

Ranking Highlights

• Quality Rankings
  • Best Colleges Ranking
  • Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Virginia Ranking
  • Best Other Psychology & Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region Ranking
• Best for the Money Rankings
  • Best Value Schools Ranking
  • Best Value Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia Ranking
  • Best Value Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Schools in Virginia Ranking

How Norfolk State Ranks in College Factual’s Best Quality Rankings

Top Ranked Majors

Norfolk State has 292 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Virginia Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Virginia	1	2	View Report
Best Medical Informatics Schools in Virginia	2	2	View Report
Best Medical Illustration & Informatics Schools in Virginia	2	2	View Report
Best Other Psychology & Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region	2	3	View Report
Best Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in Virginia	3	3	View Report
Best Urban Studies Schools in Virginia	3	3	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	8	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	8	View Report
Best Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	4	6	View Report
Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	4	6	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Virginia	5	10	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Virginia	5	10	View Report
Best Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Schools in the Southeast Region	5	7	View Report
Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region	5	7	View Report
Best Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	6	View Report
Best Health Care Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	6	7	View Report
Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	6	7	View Report
Best Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in the Southeast Region	6	6	View Report
Best Urban Studies Schools in the Southeast Region	6	6	View Report
Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Virginia	8	8	View Report
Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Virginia	8	8	View Report
Best Health Care Management Schools in Virginia	8	10	View Report
Best Exercise Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	8	9	View Report
Best Exercise Science Schools in Virginia	8	9	View Report
Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	8	11	View Report
Best Social Work Schools in Virginia	8	11	View Report
Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	8	11	View Report
Best Social Work Schools in Virginia	8	11	View Report
Best Art Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	8	8	View Report
Best Information Technology Schools in Virginia	9	10	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	9	11	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	9	11	View Report
Best Art Studies Schools in Virginia	9	10	View Report
Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	10	12	View Report
Best Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	10	11	View Report
Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	10	14	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia	10	12	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia	10	12	View Report
Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	11	14	View Report
Best Elementary Education Schools in Virginia	11	12	View Report
Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	11	13	View Report
Best Criminal Justice Studies Schools in Virginia	11	12	View Report
Best Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools in Virginia	11	11	View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	11	12	View Report
Best Sociology Schools in Virginia	11	12	View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	11	12	View Report
Best Sociology Schools in Virginia	11	12	View Report
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	11	17	View Report
Best Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools	12	16	View Report
Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools	12	16	View Report
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Virginia	12	19	View Report
Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	12	13	View Report
Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Virginia	13	15	View Report
Best Computer & IS Security Schools in Virginia	14	14	View Report
Best Information Technology Schools in Virginia	14	15	View Report
Best Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	14	18	View Report
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	14	17	View Report
Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in the Southeast Region	15	23	View Report
Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Virginia	15	18	View Report
Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Schools in Virginia	15	28	View Report
Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	15	17	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	15	17	View Report
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	17	24	View Report
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia	17	32	View Report
Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Virginia	17	19	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in Virginia	17	19	View Report
Best Other Psychology & Counseling Schools	17	22	View Report
Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia	18	31	View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	18	20	View Report
Best Political Science Schools in Virginia	18	21	View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	18	20	View Report
Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia	18	21	View Report
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	18	20	View Report
Best Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Schools	19	25	View Report
Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools	19	25	View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	19	23	View Report
Best Medical Informatics Schools in the Southeast Region	19	20	View Report
Best Medical Illustration & Informatics Schools in the Southeast Region	19	20	View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Virginia	20	25	View Report
Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia	20	34	View Report
Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	20	28	View Report
Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	20	28	View Report
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Virginia	20	33	View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	21	34	View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	21	31	View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	21	31	View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	21	25	View Report
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Virginia	22	35	View Report
Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia	22	33	View Report
Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia	22	33	View Report
Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia	22	32	View Report
Best Engineering Schools in Virginia	23	24	View Report
Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	23	33	View Report
Best Biology Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	24	32	View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	24	42	View Report
Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools	24	29	View Report
Best Teacher Development & Methodology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	24	29	View Report
Best Psychology Schools in Virginia	24	35	View Report
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia	24	28	View Report
Best Biology Studies Schools in Virginia	25	33	View Report

How Norfolk State Ranks for Value

Top Value Majors

Norfolk State has 301 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Value Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	1	3	View Report
Best Value Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching Schools in Virginia	1	4	View Report
Best Value Medical Informatics Schools in Virginia	1	2	View Report
Best Value Medical Illustration & Informatics Schools in Virginia	1	2	View Report
Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in Virginia	1	5	View Report
Best Value Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in Virginia	1	3	View Report
Best Value Urban Studies Schools in Virginia	1	3	View Report
Best Value General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	2	8	View Report
Best Value General Business/Commerce Schools in Virginia	2	10	View Report
Best Value General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	2	8	View Report
Best Value General Business/Commerce Schools in Virginia	2	10	View Report
Best Value Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	2	9	View Report
Best Value Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Virginia	2	3	View Report
Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Virginia	2	8	View Report
Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Virginia	2	8	View Report
Best Value Health Care Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	2	7	View Report
Best Value Health & Medical Administrative Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	2	7	View Report
Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools in the Southeast Region	2	6	View Report
Best Value Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in the Southeast Region	2	6	View Report
Best Value Urban Studies Schools in the Southeast Region	2	6	View Report
Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	23	View Report
Best Value General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	14	View Report
Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	14	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	11	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	11	View Report
Best Value Exercise Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	10	View Report
Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Virginia	3	10	View Report
Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Virginia	3	19	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Schools in Virginia	3	19	View Report
Best Value Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology Schools in Virginia	3	11	View Report
Best Value Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	12	View Report
Best Value Sociology Schools in Virginia	3	12	View Report
Best Value Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	12	View Report
Best Value Sociology Schools in Virginia	3	12	View Report
Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	11	View Report
Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	3	11	View Report
Best Value Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	4	6	View Report
Best Value Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Schools in the Southeast Region	4	7	View Report
Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	4	6	View Report
Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region	4	7	View Report
Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	13	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia	4	12	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Virginia	4	12	View Report
Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	17	View Report
Best Value Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	17	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	17	View Report
Best Value Criminal Justice Studies Schools in Virginia	4	13	View Report
Best Value Political Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	20	View Report
Best Value Political Science Schools in Virginia	4	21	View Report
Best Value Political Science & Government Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	20	View Report
Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia	4	21	View Report
Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	25	View Report
Best Value Social Work Schools in Virginia	4	11	View Report
Best Value Social Work Schools in Virginia	4	11	View Report
Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	4	13	View Report
Best Value Biology Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	33	View Report
Best Value General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	33	View Report
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	33	View Report
Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Virginia	5	25	View Report
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	24	View Report
Best Value Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	13	View Report
Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Virginia	5	15	View Report
Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Virginia	5	18	View Report
Best Value Health Care Management Schools in Virginia	5	12	View Report
Best Value Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	25	View Report
Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	25	View Report
Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	31	View Report
Best Value General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	31	View Report
Best Value Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	33	View Report
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	17	View Report
Best Value Art Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	9	View Report
Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	5	20	View Report
Best Value Biology Studies Schools in Virginia	6	35	View Report
Best Value General Biology Schools in Virginia	6	35	View Report
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia	6	35	View Report
Best Value Information Technology Schools in Virginia	6	14	View Report
Best Value Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	6	18	View Report
Best Value Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	6	31	View Report
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Virginia	6	19	View Report
Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Virginia	6	15	View Report
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia	7	39	View Report
Best Value General Psychology Schools in Virginia	7	33	View Report
Best Value General Psychology Schools in Virginia	7	33	View Report
Best Value Art Studies Schools in Virginia	7	11	View Report
Best Value Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools	8	16	View Report
Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools	8	16	View Report
Best Value Other Psychology & Counseling Schools	8	37	View Report
Best Value Psychology Schools in Virginia	8	35	View Report
Best Value Computer & IS Security Schools in Virginia	9	14	View Report
Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region	9	25	View Report
Best Value Information Technology Schools in Virginia	10	15	View Report
Best Value Medical Informatics Schools in the Southeast Region	10	19	View Report
Best Value Medical Illustration & Informatics Schools in the Southeast Region	10	19	View Report
Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Virginia	10	32	View Report
Best Value Education Schools in Virginia	11	31	View Report
Best Value Engineering Schools in Virginia	11	24	View Report
Best Value Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs Schools	12	25	View Report
Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools	12	25	View Report
Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia	12	28	View Report
Best Value Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	17	26	View Report

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Notes and References

College Factual’s rankings are based primarily on data from the U.S. Department of Education, 2027 edition.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
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