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 sociology.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,977 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology 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. 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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Of the 52 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CNU, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CNU does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 sociology majors at Christopher Newport University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Economics | 34 |
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