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 psychology.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 209 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CNU is $35,028. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CNU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $48,744 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at CNU is $521 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CNU paid an average of $1,289 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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The psychology program at CNU awarded 146 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the CNU psychology 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 psychology majors at Christopher Newport University.
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