by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,983 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,314 for all visual arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CNU, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Christopher Newport University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual arts from CNU. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
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, 83% 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 7 |
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