Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
79.9%
Acceptance Rate
$42,419
Avg Cost (In-State)
$42,419
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
50.7%
Graduation Rate
1,184
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement optional but recommended
Note: Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte campus closed in 2021. The university consolidated to its Providence, RI campus only.
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$35,802
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$43,418
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
51%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | $32,586 | $50,571 | 692 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $39,917 | $59,186 | 333 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | $33,374 | $55,790 | 316 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | $30,963 | $56,241 | 306 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | $32,775 | $55,056 | 247 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | $27,168 | $53,539 | 164 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | $30,996 | $47,042 | 160 |
| Marketing. | $41,544 | $64,321 | 102 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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