Chemistry at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University graduates in chemistry earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Christopher Newport University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry 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 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 104 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $66,529 | $63,549 | #142 | $44,674 |
| 105 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $66,486 | $69,935 | #65 | $43,870 |
| 106 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $66,246 | $68,932 | #75 | $50,659 |
| 107 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $66,171 | $60,255 | #164 | $39,245 |
| 108 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $65,983 | $69,571 | #70 | $39,531 |
| 109 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $65,982 | $70,808 | #57 | $44,473 |
| 110 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $65,810 | $70,229 | #61 | $39,790 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Biology | $55,657 | $30,287 | #502 of 841 |
| 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 chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,245 one year after graduating and $66,171 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christopher Newport University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Christopher Newport University ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Christopher Newport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.