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Christopher Newport University

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

High upside

Christopher Newport University has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 72%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $548,820 to $1,394,071, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$92,060

Estimated debt

$47,871

Early salary signal

$79,482

Graduation rate

72%

Why this score?

Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($92,060), estimated debt ($47,871), early-career salary ($79,482), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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BACHELORS

Computer Science

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,394,071

Salary Outlook

$79,482

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,206,976

Salary Outlook

$69,297

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,106,652

Salary Outlook

$63,835

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,013,878

Salary Outlook

$58,785

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$882,146

Salary Outlook

$51,613

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$868,821

Salary Outlook

$50,888

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

9.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$848,920

Salary Outlook

$49,805

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

9.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$834,248

Salary Outlook

$49,006

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$754,384

Salary Outlook

$44,658

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$749,612

Salary Outlook

$44,398

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$731,502

Salary Outlook

$43,412

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

11 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$727,519

Salary Outlook

$43,196

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$722,905

Salary Outlook

$42,944

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$702,029

Salary Outlook

$41,808

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

11.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$701,513

Salary Outlook

$41,780

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

11.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$685,666

Salary Outlook

$40,917

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

11.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$624,830

Salary Outlook

$37,605

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

12.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Visual and Performing Arts, General

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$548,820

Salary Outlook

$33,467

Estimated Debt

$47,871

Payback

14.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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BACHELORS

Computer Science

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,945,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,394,071

Value at risk

$551,869

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,684,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,206,976

Value at risk

$477,804

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,544,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,106,652

Value at risk

$438,088

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Economics

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,415,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,013,878

Value at risk

$401,362

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,231,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$882,146

Value at risk

$349,214

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,212,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$868,821

Value at risk

$343,939

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Music

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,184,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$848,920

Value at risk

$336,060

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,164,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$834,248

Value at risk

$330,252

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,053,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$754,384

Value at risk

$298,636

Payback

10.7 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,046,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$749,612

Value at risk

$296,748

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,021,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$731,502

Value at risk

$289,578

Payback

11 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,015,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$727,519

Value at risk

$288,001

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,009,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$722,905

Value at risk

$286,175

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$979,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$702,029

Value at risk

$277,911

Payback

11.5 years

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$979,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$701,513

Value at risk

$277,707

Payback

11.5 years

BACHELORS

History

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$957,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$685,666

Value at risk

$271,434

Payback

11.7 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$872,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$624,830

Value at risk

$247,350

Payback

12.7 years

BACHELORS

Visual and Performing Arts, General

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$766,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$548,820

Value at risk

$217,260

Payback

14.3 years

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