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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 141 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
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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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 89 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from CNU. About 40% were men and 60% 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, 80% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CNU does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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 communication & journalism majors at Christopher Newport University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 89 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 160 |
| History | 48 |
| English Language & Literature | 36 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 13 |
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