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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 185 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from CNU. This makes it the #194 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from CNU. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CNU physical sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from CNU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CNU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Christopher Newport University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 163 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 24 |
| Engineering | 22 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 14 |
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