Music at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University graduates in music earn 49% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Christopher Newport University Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music 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 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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 |
| 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 music graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,852 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christopher Newport University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Christopher Newport University ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Christopher Newport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 49% more than the national median for music ($42,892).
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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.