by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CNU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #7 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CNU among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #86 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 86 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 7 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 327 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at CNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 159 |
This psychology area of study at CNU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 159 |
During the most recent reporting year, Christopher Newport University handed out 159 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
CNU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,207 a year. This is lower than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CNU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $23,500 in student loans. This is below $25,094, the typical median for all majors at CNU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,940 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU are White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
