by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CNU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,720 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CNU, economics students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Christopher Newport University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from CNU. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CNU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 87 |
| Sociology | 60 |
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