Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Christopher Newport University · Newport News, VA
$30,287Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,657Median earnings 4 years after
$59,142Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
132Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Christopher Newport University earn a median of $30,287 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $26,000, about 86% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington | $43,797 | $21,250 |
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney | $41,876 | $24,500 |
| Shenandoah University Winchester | $40,980 | $20,706 |
| Roanoke College Salem | $37,458 | $27,000 |
| University of Richmond University of Richmond | $36,300 | $19,597 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $35,194 | $22,150 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $34,719 | $19,125 |
| Bridgewater College Bridgewater | $34,494 | $27,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $34,159 | $20,594 |
| Longwood University Farmville | $33,686 | $25,750 |
| Randolph-Macon College Ashland | $33,361 | $24,990 |
| Virginia Union University Richmond | $32,986 | $31,000 |
| Radford University Radford | $32,457 | $22,751 |
| Marymount University Arlington | $31,156 | $27,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $31,149 | $20,500 |
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$58,550 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$54,432 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$54,123 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$45,309 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$43,508 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$39,245 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$36,977 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,953 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$35,953 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$35,028 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$29,386 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,310 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's degree
$23,656 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$63,864 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$48,212 - Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor's degree
$40,123 - MusicBachelor's degree
$63,852 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,913
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Christopher Newport University make?
The median salary is $30,287 one year after graduation and $59,142 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.