by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how CNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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CNU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #154 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Christopher Newport University handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CNU earn a median of $58,043 a year. This is higher than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CNU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $23,250 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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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU are White. About 83% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Christopher Newport University.
This political science & government program at CNU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 63 |
CNU awarded 63 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 41% to women and 59% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).