All CNU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $35,953 | $62,828 | $26,000 |
| English | $29,310 | $55,379 | $27,000 |
| Linguistics | — | $53,564 | — |
| History | $29,386 | $52,458 | $26,000 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $39,245 | $66,171 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $30,287 | $55,657 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | $63,852 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $23,656 | $42,907 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $54,432 | $81,840 | $24,250 |
| Economics | $45,309 | $75,365 | $23,125 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $72,128 | $101,900 | $22,250 |
| Information Science / Studies | $58,550 | $88,842 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,953 | $57,254 | $25,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former CNU students earn a median $60,509 ten years after starting college, more than 68% of Virginia colleges we cover. 72% graduate within six years.
CNU majors questions
How many majors does CNU offer?
Christopher Newport University offers 22 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at CNU?
Computer Science graduates from Christopher Newport University earn a median $101,900 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,250.
Which CNU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $42,907 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Christopher Newport University overview