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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CNU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 245 |
| Best Economics Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,309 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CNU was $1,289 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $678 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,001 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,350 | $6,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,360 | $12,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,296 | $4,296 |
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The economics program at CNU awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 91% of these degrees went to men with the other 9% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CNU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CNU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CNU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Christopher Newport University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Sociology | 52 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.