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 biology.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 166 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CNU is $30,287. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CNU, biology students borrow a median amount of $48,025 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at CNU is $541 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CNU paid an average of $1,289 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $678 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,001 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,350 | $6,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,360 | $12,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,296 | $4,296 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from CNU. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
CNU does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CNU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Christopher Newport University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.