Social Work at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University graduates in social work earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Christopher Newport University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 315 | Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ | $48,365 | $42,449 | #413 | $38,530 |
| 316 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $48,344 | $51,864 | #270 | $37,812 |
| 317 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $48,224 | $43,912 | #402 | $41,160 |
| 318 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $48,212 | $43,901 | #403 | — |
| 319 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $48,122 | $56,931 | #87 | $32,965 |
| 320 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $48,003 | $43,711 | #404 | $38,828 |
| 321 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $47,853 | $51,066 | #298 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $42,907 | $23,656 | #32 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Christopher Newport University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,212 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christopher Newport University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Christopher Newport University ranks #318 by median pay four years after graduation, and #403 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Christopher Newport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,912.
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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.