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Political science & IR at Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University graduates about 61 political science & international relations majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 273rd of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a solid program at 57 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 49 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 43% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $65,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

Graduates a year616% of the class
Courses in the catalog49more than 43% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$65,0001.03× the same major nationally
Admit rate86%whole school
SAT middle 50%1100–1290whole school

Around Christopher Newport University

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I have trouble walking on a curb. A slack line looks fun but I would have to try
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We just finished two hours of walking and photo taking at CNU.
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Where political science & international relations happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 23 · Academic 14 · Arts 5 · Athletics 4 · Library 1 · Chapel 1.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. South Dakota State University 58
  2. Juniata College 58
  3. University of Cincinnati 57
  4. The University of Texas–Dallas 57
  5. Norwich University 57
  6. Utah State University 57
  7. Monmouth University 57
  8. Wheaton College (MA) 57

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Christopher Newport University with every school we score in political science & international relations. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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