Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, Rhode Island · Private, nonprofit · 3,868 undergraduates
Of 36 programs with reported earnings, 33 leave graduates out-earning a typical Rhode Island high-school graduate (about $40,428/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,530 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,443 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,088 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,803 |
| $110k and up | $35,464 |
| All families (average) | $31,027 |
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 | +$1,967 | clears the bar | $14,167 | 7.2 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,056 | +$14,628 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,571 | +$10,143 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $55,790 | +$15,362 | clears the bar | $25,768 | 1.7 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 | Bachelor's Degree | $56,632 | +$16,204 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,186 | +$18,758 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $47,042 | +$6,614 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 3.8 yrs |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,539 | +$13,111 | clears the bar | $26,982 | 2.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $136,683 | +$96,255 | clears the bar | $114,625 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $73,821 | +$33,393 | clears the bar | $34,341 | 1 yr |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $66,809 | +$26,381 | clears the bar | $47,933 | 1.8 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Master's Degree | $43,055 | +$2,627 | clears the bar | $38,941 | 14.8 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $50,374 | +$9,946 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,502 | -$926 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 36 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.