by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how CNU compares to other colleges that offer psychology.
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CNU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology. Specifically, it ranked #98 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Christopher Newport University handed out 159 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,207 a year. This is lower than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CNU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $23,500 in student loans. This is below $25,094, the typical median for all majors at CNU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,940 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU are White. Approximately 87% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Christopher Newport University.
This psychology program at CNU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 159 |