Biology at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Christopher Newport University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 499 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $55,707 | $50,690 | #707 | $32,760 |
| 500 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $55,707 | $51,239 | #684 | $30,819 |
| 501 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $55,691 | $56,638 | #482 | — |
| 502 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $55,657 | $50,681 | #708 | $30,287 |
| 503 | Denison University Granville, OH | $55,654 | $59,391 | #373 | $31,017 |
| 504 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $55,654 | $50,641 | #710 | $35,312 |
| 505 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $55,643 | $52,961 | #618 | $28,351 |
Other Majors at Christopher Newport University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $101,900 | $72,128 | #155 of 349 |
| Information Science/Studies | $88,842 | $58,550 | #45 of 148 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,840 | $54,432 | #119 of 1176 |
| Economics | $75,365 | $45,309 | #223 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $66,171 | $39,245 | #107 of 209 |
| Political Science and Government | $65,241 | $43,508 | #198 of 565 |
| Music | $63,852 | — | #2 of 268 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $62,828 | $35,953 | #43 of 207 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,254 | $36,953 | #238 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,379 | $29,310 | #122 of 576 |
| Sociology | $55,057 | $36,977 | #166 of 462 |
| Psychology | $53,600 | $35,028 | #319 of 1027 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $53,564 | — | #34 of 90 |
| History | $52,458 | $29,386 | #198 of 459 |
| Social Work | $48,212 | — | #318 of 420 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $42,907 | $23,656 | #32 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Christopher Newport University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,287 one year after graduating and $55,657 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christopher Newport University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Christopher Newport University ranks #502 by median pay four years after graduation, and #708 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Christopher Newport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.