Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,244 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 16 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,940 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,165 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,005 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,722 |
| $110k and up | $29,050 |
| All families (average) | $20,894 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $51,371 | +$17,312 | clears the bar | $31,742 | 1.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,595 | +$8,536 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $61,497 | +$27,438 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $40,600 | +$6,541 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 4.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $38,941 | +$4,882 | clears the bar | $30,500 | 6.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $29,621 | -$4,438 | falls short | $29,500 | n/a |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $46,215 | +$12,156 | clears the bar | $30,500 | 2.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $44,678 | +$10,619 | clears the bar | $28,750 | 2.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 70% of students receive Pell grants · 34% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.