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, and more. We've also included details on how CNU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #292 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 279 |
| Best Music Schools | 292 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 143% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
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 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from CNU in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CNU does not offer an online option for its music 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 music majors at Christopher Newport University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 42 |
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