Top Ranked Programs
Christopher Newport University's program mix is anchored in business, engineering, and professional fields — a portfolio aligned with the institution's regional mission as a public comprehensive university. Business Administration is the largest program with 194 graduates annually, followed by Psychology, General, Biology, General, Communication and Media Studies, and Political Science. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 1,144 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional employer demand. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied professional fields. Computer Science leads with median earnings of $101,900 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $81,840, Political Science at $65,241, Interdisciplinary Studies at $62,828, and Communication and Media Studies at $57,254. The concentration of Business graduates — representing 17% of degrees — combined with meaningful enrollment in Social Sciences (14%) and Arts (5%), positions the university to serve students seeking direct workforce entry in stable, in-demand fields. Many of Christopher Newport University's strongest programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter regional and national labor markets directly — particularly in business, engineering, and accounting fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with current labor-market demand and wage trends in the Hampton Roads region and beyond.