Visual and Performing Arts at Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University graduates in visual and performing arts earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Christopher Newport University Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 68 colleges reporting visual and performing arts 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 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $65,848 | $62,674 | #1 | $41,165 |
| 2 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $57,883 | $59,451 | #2 | $30,138 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,002 | $57,954 | #3 | — |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $54,703 | $49,812 | #13 | $31,941 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,829 | $54,728 | #5 | $29,707 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,922 | $56,329 | #4 | $28,878 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,205 | $53,830 | #6 | $29,775 |
| 8 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $49,175 | $43,304 | #30 | $20,600 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #11 | $22,817 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #12 | $22,817 |
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| 29 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $43,084 | $39,204 | #44 | $28,494 |
| 30 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $43,063 | $37,796 | #52 | — |
| 31 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $43,044 | $43,298 | #31 | $17,228 |
| 32 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $42,907 | $39,071 | #46 | $23,656 |
| 33 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $42,731 | $43,458 | #27 | $20,667 |
| 34 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $42,219 | $43,381 | #29 | $24,691 |
| 35 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $41,509 | $37,798 | #51 | $29,130 |
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 |
| Social Work | $48,212 | — | #318 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Christopher Newport University visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,656 one year after graduating and $42,907 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Christopher Newport University rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Christopher Newport University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Christopher Newport University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688), 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.