Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia · Public · 4,365 undergraduates
All 18 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 8 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,461 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,752 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,163 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,776 |
| $110k and up | $30,584 |
| All families (average) | $23,015 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $81,840 | +$45,227 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,600 | +$16,987 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,657 | +$19,044 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,254 | +$20,641 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $65,241 | +$28,628 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $55,057 | +$18,444 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $101,900 | +$65,287 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $52,458 | +$15,845 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $62,828 | +$26,215 | clears the bar | $23,248 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $56,921 | +$20,308 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,907 | +$6,294 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 4 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,379 | +$18,766 | clears the bar | $26,573 | 1.4 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $75,365 | +$38,752 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $88,842 | +$52,229 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | $66,171 | +$29,558 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 72% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.