Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Christopher Newport University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 49th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Christopher Newport University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $72,128 | $101,900 | -5% | #155 of 349 | #232 | $21,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,550 | $88,842 | +4% | #45 of 148 | #76 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,432 | $81,840 | +20% | #119 of 1176 | #252 | $23,250 |
| Economics | $45,309 | $75,365 | -9% | #223 of 368 | #276 | $22,750 |
| Chemistry | $39,245 | $66,171 | +2% | #107 of 209 | #164 | $26,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $43,508 | $65,241 | +3% | #198 of 565 | #320 | $22,750 |
| Music | — | $63,852 | +49% | #2 of 268 | #10 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $35,953 | $62,828 | +13% | #43 of 207 | #79 | $23,248 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,953 | $57,254 | +2% | #238 of 660 | #401 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $30,287 | $55,657 | -3% | #502 of 841 | #708 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,310 | $55,379 | +14% | #122 of 576 | #234 | $26,573 |
| Sociology | $36,977 | $55,057 | +5% | #166 of 462 | #283 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $35,028 | $53,600 | +6% | #319 of 1027 | #618 | $23,250 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | $53,564 | +7% | #34 of 90 | #46 | — |
| History | $29,386 | $52,458 | +4% | #198 of 459 | #316 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | — | $48,212 | -7% | #318 of 420 | #403 | $24,912 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $23,656 | $42,907 | +3% | #32 of 68 | #46 | $25,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Christopher Newport University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $371,059
- Avg rent near campus: $1,699/mo — vs ~$812/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23607 (6.4% cap, Newport News)
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🏆 Where Christopher Newport University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,001 | $24,238 |
| Room | $7,310 | |
| Board | $5,050 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $34,523 | $49,160 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,652 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,509 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,030 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $24,931 |
| $110,001+ | $30,024 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Christopher Newport University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology