Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, Rhode Island · Private, nonprofit · 2,202 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 21 leave graduates out-earning a typical Rhode Island high-school graduate (about $40,428/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,916 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,580 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,319 |
| $110k and up | $25,364 |
| All families (average) | $20,252 |
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 | Master's Degree | $73,821 | +$33,393 | clears the bar | $34,341 | 1 yr |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,571 | +$10,143 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Master's Degree | $43,055 | +$2,627 | clears the bar | $38,941 | 14.8 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $55,790 | +$15,362 | clears the bar | $25,768 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,186 | +$18,758 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $69,995 | +$29,567 | clears the bar | $33,581 | 1.1 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's Degree | $57,304 | +$16,876 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $47,042 | +$6,614 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 3.8 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | $56,241 | +$15,813 | clears the bar | $26,100 | 1.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $50,954 | +$10,526 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $64,321 | +$23,893 | clears the bar | $26,100 | 1.1 yrs |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,539 | +$13,111 | clears the bar | $26,982 | 2.1 yrs |
| International Business | Bachelor's Degree | $61,380 | +$20,952 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $79,056 | +$38,628 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $37,266 | -$3,162 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 0% 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.