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Communication & Journalism at Christopher Newport University

89 Bachelor's Degrees
#141 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. We've also included details on how CNU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at CNU

CNU Communication & Journalism Rankings

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from CNU Cost?

$16,351 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$31,814 Average Student Debt

CNU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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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CNU Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does CNU Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

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.

Communication & Journalism Student Diversity at CNU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Christopher Newport University.

Communication & Journalism Majors

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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