Is Christopher Newport University worth it?
Christopher Newport University is a public, four-year institution in Newport News, Virginia (midsize city). It awarded 1,097 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business administration and management and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,648
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,140
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,509
Average net price
$23,015
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
1,097
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
4,365
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $54,432 | $81,840 | 161 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,287 | $55,657 | 126 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,953 | $57,254 | 112 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,028 | $53,600 | 102 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $43,508 | $65,241 | 76 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $54,123 | $56,921 | 71 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $72,128 | $101,900 | 60 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,977 | $55,057 | 59 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $35,953 | $62,828 | 54 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $29,310 | $55,379 | 40 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | $23,656 | $42,907 | 39 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $58,550 | $88,842 | 32 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $45,309 | $75,365 | 29 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $39,245 | $66,171 | 27 |
| History | Bachelor's | $29,386 | $52,458 | 27 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 155 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 148 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 129 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 20% | 2,972 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19% | 2,814 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 9% | 1,429 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 1,319 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 882 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 876 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 765 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 695 |
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Sources: federal figures for Christopher Newport University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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