Psychology at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 152 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University graduates in psychology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Christopher Newport University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 316 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $53,666 | $51,263 | #442 | — |
| 317 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $53,635 | $57,540 | #144 | $34,639 |
| 318 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $53,623 | $58,575 | #111 | $28,928 |
| 319 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $53,600 | $48,808 | #618 | $35,028 |
| 320 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $53,586 | $55,061 | #227 | $37,312 |
| 321 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $53,586 | $55,061 | #228 | $37,312 |
| 322 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $53,568 | $50,986 | #463 | $35,266 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,028 one year after graduating and $53,600 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christopher Newport University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Christopher Newport University ranks #319 by median pay four years after graduation, and #618 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Christopher Newport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.