by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CNU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CNU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #202 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 202 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 8 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at CNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 158 |
The social sciences area of study at CNU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 63 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Economics | 41 |
During the most recent reporting year, Christopher Newport University handed out 158 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
CNU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at CNU report a median salary of $55,092 a year. This is higher than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CNU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,974 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 |
Find out more about CNU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU are White. About 78% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
