by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how CNU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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CNU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #362 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Christopher Newport University awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CNU report a median salary of $49,887 a year. This is lower than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CNU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,094, the typical median for all majors at CNU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,940 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Christopher Newport University.
This general biology program at CNU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 133 |
CNU granted 133 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).