General Visual & Performing Arts at Christopher Newport University
If you plan to study General Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Christopher Newport University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Christopher Newport University is located in Newport News, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 general visual & performing arts graduations were recorded at Christopher Newport University.
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Online Class Availability at Christopher Newport University
Many students take online classes at Christopher Newport University. Among 4,454 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 84 (2%) took at least some classes online.
General Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Christopher Newport University
Rankings can help you compare Christopher Newport University’s General Visual & Performing Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 41 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 155 |
Earnings for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Christopher Newport University
Students who complete Christopher Newport University’s General Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,983 |
| 2 years | $22,534 |
| 3 years | $23,678 |
| 4 years | $31,884 |
| 5 years | $36,266 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Christopher Newport University earn a median of $31,884, compared with $53,798 for all Christopher Newport University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Christopher Newport University stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at Christopher Newport University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at Christopher Newport University are 73% women (36) and 27% men (13).
General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program at Christopher Newport University
Among the 49 bachelor’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at Christopher Newport University, 73% were women (36) and 27% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Christopher Newport University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Christopher Newport University, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations at Christopher Newport University
This General Visual & Performing Arts program at Christopher Newport University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 49 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish General Visual & Performing Arts program at Christopher Newport University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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