Liberal Arts Schools
In Norfolk, Virginia
Liberal Arts faculty can choose to work at one of 3 liberal arts schools in Norfolk. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the liberal arts academic community in Norfolk, and the future trends. Academia in liberal arts includes liberal arts training at the following levels:
- Liberal Arts Certificate
- Associates degree in Liberal Arts
- Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts
- Masters degree in Liberal Arts
Statistics
Professional Trends
Norfolk Vs. Virginia Liberal Arts Employment
| Norfolk | 540 |
| Virginia | 2,150 |
Of the 2,150 liberal arts professionals employed in Virginia, 540 work in Norfolk. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of liberal arts professionals in Norfolk has grown by 74%. Overall employment in Norfolk has also increased.
Norfolk Vs. Virginia Liberal Arts employment growth
| 1,710 | 1,930 | 2,080 | 2,060 | 2,150 |
| 310 | 350 | 430 | 470 | 540 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Norfolk
Liberal Arts VS. All professions salaries in Norfolk
| $50,340 | $50,740 | $56,530 | $55,600 | $54,880 |
| $36,520 | $37,550 | $38,790 | $40,100 | $41,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Liberal Arts in Norfolk
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Norfolk
Salaries for liberal arts professionals in Norfolk have increased. Norfolk liberal arts professionals made $54,880 per year, on average, in 2010. Liberal arts professionals in Norfolk made a yearly average salary of $50,340, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Norfolk.
Salary percentiles for Liberal arts professionals in Norfolk
10th percentile |
$32,300 |
25th percentile |
$40,970 |
50th percentile |
$55,840 |
75th percentile |
$65,070 |
90th percentile |
$75,120 |
Norfolk liberal arts professionals earn a median yearly salary of $55,840. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,300 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 133% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Liberal arts professionals and related professions in Norfolk
Music |
$39,240 |
Liberal Arts |
$54,880 |
English |
$55,560 |
Math |
$60,390 |
On average liberal arts professional salaries in Norfolk are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Liberal Arts schools in Norfolk
Many of Norfolk's liberal arts professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited liberal arts schools in the city.
Liberal Arts Programs Offered In Norfolk
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 6 |
Norfolk's liberal arts schools offer 6 liberal arts degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Liberal Arts Degrees In Norfolk
associate |
356 |
bachelor |
15 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
321 |
| Total | 702 |
Approximately 702 students completed liberal arts courses in 2010.