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. Also, learn how CNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,128 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CNU was $1,289 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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, 50 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from CNU. Of these graduates, 84% were men and 16% 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, 70% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the CNU compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 compsci majors at Christopher Newport University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.