by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CNU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #10 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 210 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,310 a year. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at CNU is $482 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from CNU in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% 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, 75% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CNU does not offer an online option for its english 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 english majors at Christopher Newport University.
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