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. Also, learn how CNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,656 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,063 for all visual arts students.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual arts from CNU. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CNU visual arts 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 visual arts majors at Christopher Newport University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 17 |
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