by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at CNU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CNU among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #423 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 423 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 12 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 82 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at CNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 2 |
The physical sciences field at CNU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Christopher Newport University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
CNU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CNU report a median salary of $51,693 a year. This is lower than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CNU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 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 physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU were White. Roughly 71% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at CNU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |
