by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how CNU stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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CNU is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #159 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Christopher Newport University conferred 107 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CNU report a median salary of $50,279 a year. This is lower than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CNU, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $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, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU are White. Roughly 79% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at Christopher Newport University.
This communication & journalism program at CNU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 107 |