Sociology at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University graduates in sociology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Christopher Newport University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 163 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $55,098 | $59,077 | #72 | $33,386 |
| 164 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $55,084 | $49,593 | #295 | $38,523 |
| 165 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $55,072 | $59,082 | #71 | $36,826 |
| 166 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $55,057 | $50,134 | #283 | $36,977 |
| 167 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $55,050 | $55,986 | #127 | $29,661 |
| 168 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $54,906 | $52,259 | #231 | $42,710 |
| 169 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $54,785 | $50,462 | #272 | $42,048 |
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 |
| 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 sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,977 one year after graduating and $55,057 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christopher Newport University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Christopher Newport University ranks #166 by median pay four years after graduation, and #283 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Christopher Newport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.