Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how CNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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CNU ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #70 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Christopher Newport University conferred 159 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CNU earn a median of $48,207 a year. This is below $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CNU, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,500 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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Among recent graduates, 21% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU are White. About 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 general 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 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at Christopher Newport University.
The general psychology program at CNU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 159 |
CNU awarded 159 completions in psychology, general recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (87%).