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Suffolk Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Suffolk, Virginia

There are at least 9 colleges in the Suffolk area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Suffolk (Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk). These schools offer Graduate Certificate and Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Suffolk offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, design, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration and security and law enforcement.

In addition, there are 6 business schools in the Suffolk area: DeVry University, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, Strayer University, Averett University, Hampton University and Old Dominion University.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Virginia.

Graduate Schools in Suffolk

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DeVry University
Chesapeake, Virginia

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Family And Social Work
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Chesapeake, Virginia

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

Strayer University
Chesapeake, Virginia; Newport News, Virginia

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master
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Averett University
Chesapeake, Virginia

Give your career a boost with Averett University. We offer more than 30 bachelor’s degree programs in a variety of liberal arts fields, plus master’s degree programs in education and business.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master

Graduate Schools in Suffolk with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Christopher Newport University
1 University Place
Newport News, Virginia 23606

  • Programs: teacher education, environmental studies, physics courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,884 students, 4,634 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,893 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-610. Math: 520-610.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Eastern Virginia Medical School
700w. Olney
Norfolk, Virginia 23507

  • Programs: medicine, physician assistant, biology, public health, developmental biology and embryology, art therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 725 students, 373 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia 23668-0099

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: pharmacy, business management, school counseling, biomedical sciences, speech pathology, registered nursing, architecture, computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 5,658 students, 5,847 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,000 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 465-610. Math: 472-572.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Norfolk State University
700 Park Ave
Norfolk, Virginia 23504-8000

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: teacher education, social work, communication and journalism, clinical psychology, education of disabled, criminal justice and safety, computer and info science, kindergarten/preschool teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 6,155 students, 5,132 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,464 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-470. Math: 390-470.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Old Dominion University
5115 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, Virginia 23529

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, various engineering courses, secondary teaching, engineering, business management, special ed, registered nursing, educational administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 22,287 students, 17,158 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,036 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-570. Math: 490-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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