by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CNU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #15 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CNU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #611 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 611 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 16 of 25 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 108 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at CNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at CNU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 49 |
| Music | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Christopher Newport University awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CNU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CNU report a median salary of $31,884 a year. This is lower than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CNU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,094, the typical median for all majors at CNU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,940 |
Find out more about CNU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU were White. Roughly 59% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
