Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,184 undergraduates
All 14 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,414 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,568 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,109 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,117 |
| $110k and up | $33,680 |
| All families (average) | $27,426 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $42,395 | +$8,336 | clears the bar | $14,167 | 1.7 yrs |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,571 | +$16,512 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | $56,241 | +$22,182 | clears the bar | $26,100 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,186 | +$25,127 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $47,042 | +$12,983 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 1.9 yrs |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,539 | +$19,480 | clears the bar | $26,982 | 1.4 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $55,790 | +$21,731 | clears the bar | $25,768 | 1.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $64,321 | +$30,262 | clears the bar | $26,100 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $37,266 | +$3,207 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 8.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,476 | +$39,417 | clears the bar | $26,229 | 0.7 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,056 | +$20,997 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $73,821 | +$39,762 | clears the bar | $34,341 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $51,247 | +$17,188 | clears the bar | $23,786 | 1.4 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,502 | +$5,443 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.