Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a private nonprofit institution in Charlotte, North Carolina, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 1,184 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,418 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 50.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $26,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.67x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,426 per year. The most popular programs include Culinary Arts and Related Services, Foods, Nutrition & Wellness, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration & Management, and Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,418
Graduation Rate
50.7%
Median Debt
$26,000
Average Net Price
$27,426
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.79x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.67x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,184
Admission Rate
79.9%
Average SAT
1007
Retention Rate
71.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$42,419
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,419
Pell Grant Rate
52.4%
Federal Loan Rate
81.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$23,414
Income $30K–$48K
$24,568
Income $48K–$75K
$25,109
Income $110K+
$33,680

Student Demographics

Women
63.5%
White
33.5%
Black
41.8%
Hispanic
13.3%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
3.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
68.0%

Accreditations

Programs (14)

Bachelor (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness $50,571 51
Entrepreneurship $47,042 22
Business Administration & Management $59,186 19
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management $56,241 15
Hospitality Management $55,790 8
Food Science & Technology Not reported 6
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations $53,539 5
Communications $51,247 3
Marketing $64,321 3
Culinary Arts and Related Services $55,056 1
Accounting $73,476 1

Master (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $73,821 Not reported

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Culinary Arts and Related Services $42,395 161
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Psychology Bachelor 1

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