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. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CNU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #301 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 301 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 10 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 294 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at CNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Christopher Newport University awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
CNU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 10 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 283 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CNU report a median salary of $49,887 a year. This is lower than $53,798, the median for all majors at CNU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CNU, general biology 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.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,100 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,940 |
Read more about CNU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CNU were White. Roughly 72% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
CNU granted 133 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
