Johnson & Wales University-Online
Tuition, net price, acceptance rate, and graduate salary · Providence, Rhode Island
Net price / year
$20,252
after grants & scholarships
lower than 66% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges
Acceptance rate
91%
Median earnings
$54,530
4 years after graduating
lower than 65% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges
Johnson & Wales University-Online at a glance
- What is the tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- Undergraduate tuition and fees are $13,365 for the 2024-25 academic year.
- What is the cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- The average cost of attendance is $26,864 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
- What is the net price at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- The average net price is $20,252 a year after grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid (2023-24).
- What is the acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- About 91% of applicants were admitted (fall 2024).
- Is Johnson & Wales University-Online test optional?
- Test policy reported to the federal government: Tests neither required nor recommended.
- How much do graduates of Johnson & Wales University-Online earn?
- The median graduate earns $54,530 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).
Key takeaways
- This is a branch campus: earnings and debt figures are reported for the whole institution, not this campus alone.
- The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 5.7 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
- Families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,916 a year on average, versus $25,364 for families earning over $110,000.
- About 70% of undergraduates are 25 or older.
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services is the largest field of study here, at 54% of the degrees and certificates awarded.
Tuition and cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Online
Average net price
$20,252 per year
Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.
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Estimated total net cost
$81,008
Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.
Net price by family income
Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k $19,916
- $30–48k $20,580
- $48–75k $19,319
- $75–110k —
- $110k+ $25,364
Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $26,864
- Tuition & fees$13,365
- Books & supplies$1,200
- Room & board$12,200
- Other expenses$1,958
- Tuition & fees (in-state)
- $13,365
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)
- $13,365
Johnson & Wales University-Online acceptance rate and admissions
Acceptance rate
Share of applicants admitted.
Test policy: Tests neither required nor recommended
Salary after graduating from Johnson & Wales University-Online
Retention rate
53%
Full-time first-years who return the next fall.
Typical monthly payment
$276
On a standard 10-year federal plan.
Years of earnings premium to cover cost
5.7 years
Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.
Earnings vs debt
Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.
- Debt-to-earnings
- 0.5×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
- Share of pay going to loans
- 6.1%
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0%
Earnings and debt are reported for the whole institution (all campuses sharing one federal ID).
Outcomes by student group
The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.
Completion within 150% of normal time, by group
Share of students who entered in 2018 and completed within 150% of normal time (six years at a four-year college, three at a two-year college).
All students, same entering cohort: 0%
Group rates and the all-student rate come from the same 2018 entering cohort, so they can be compared directly. Groups at small colleges can rest on very few students. Data period: Entering cohort 2018 (IPEDS).
Earnings ten years after entry
All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.
Typical range: middle half of students
25th percentile $25,436 · median $43,418 · 75th percentile $63,933
Median by family income
Median by sex
This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.
Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).
Median federal student debt, by group
Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.
By Pell Grant status
By first-generation status
By family income
By gender
Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).
How borrowers are doing
One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 8,679 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.
Repayment status one year after entering repayment
- Paid in full 6%
- Making progress 10%
- Not making progress 14%
- Delinquent 3%
- Default 0%
- Forbearance 57%
- Deferment 10%
- Discharged 0%
What the terms mean
- Paid in full:
- The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
- Making progress:
- Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
- Not making progress:
- The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
- Delinquent:
- Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
- Default:
- The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
- Forbearance:
- Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
- Deferment:
- Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
- Discharged:
- The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.
8,679 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).
Programs and majors at Johnson & Wales University-Online ranked by earnings
| Program | Earnings, 4 yrs after | Earnings over time | Compared with the U.S. median for this field | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 29 Small sample | $95,371 | 1 yr$62,0564 yrs$95,371 | U.S. median $109,015 U.S. middle half $86.3K–$145.2K · Below the U.S. median | $27,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Bachelor's · Graduates: 19 Small sample | $85,387 | 4 yrs$85,3875 yrs$67,825 | U.S. median $73,587 U.S. middle half $51.2K–$102.1K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 33 | $79,056 | 1 yr$46,6454 yrs$79,056 | U.S. median $68,069 U.S. middle half $50.2K–$90.6K · Above the U.S. median | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Bachelor's · Graduates: 42 | $77,025 | 1 yr$49,0334 yrs$77,0255 yrs$71,201 | U.S. median $63,560 U.S. middle half $45.9K–$83.7K · Above the U.S. median | $24,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 84 | $73,476 | 1 yr$45,4504 yrs$73,4765 yrs$75,585 | U.S. median $76,194 U.S. middle half $56.2K–$97.2K · Below the U.S. median | $26,229 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 25 Small sample | $73,152 | 1 yr$53,5554 yrs$73,1525 yrs$55,940 | U.S. median $83,343 U.S. middle half $60.8K–$111.5K · Below the U.S. median | $27,000 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 100 | $64,321 | 1 yr$41,5444 yrs$64,3215 yrs$55,595 | U.S. median $69,303 U.S. middle half $49.7K–$93.2K · Below the U.S. median | $26,100 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 33 | $61,380 | 1 yr$40,0774 yrs$61,3805 yrs$55,099 | U.S. median $73,201 U.S. middle half $51.3K–$98.8K · Below the U.S. median | $26,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 364 | $59,186 | 1 yr$39,9174 yrs$59,1865 yrs$52,954 | U.S. median $68,257 U.S. middle half $47.6K–$93.6K · Below the U.S. median | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's · Graduates: 203 | $56,632 | 1 yr$38,8714 yrs$56,6325 yrs$57,459 | U.S. median $55,378 U.S. middle half $40.2K–$74.4K · Above the U.S. median | $27,000 |
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| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management Bachelor's · Graduates: 400 | $56,241 | 1 yr$30,9634 yrs$56,2415 yrs$50,488 | U.S. median $50,468 U.S. middle half $37.5K–$64.3K · Above the U.S. median | $26,100 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's · Graduates: 398 | $55,790 | 1 yr$33,3744 yrs$55,7905 yrs$46,169 | U.S. median $56,726 U.S. middle half $41K–$73.8K · Below the U.S. median | $25,768 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 280 | $55,056 | 1 yr$32,7754 yrs$55,0565 yrs$39,083 | U.S. median $47,668 U.S. middle half $32.9K–$61.7K · Above the U.S. median | $27,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 216 | $53,539 | 1 yr$27,1684 yrs$53,5395 yrs$48,340 | U.S. median $59,631 U.S. middle half $42.1K–$78K · Below the U.S. median | $26,982 |
| Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 33 | $51,247 | 1 yr$28,0624 yrs$51,247 | U.S. median $56,359 U.S. middle half $39.6K–$76.1K · Below the U.S. median | $23,786 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 910 | $50,571 | 1 yr$32,5864 yrs$50,5715 yrs$41,943 | U.S. median $54,945 U.S. middle half $39.1K–$70.7K · Below the U.S. median | $27,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications Bachelor's · Graduates: 48 | $50,374 | 1 yr$32,7354 yrs$50,3745 yrs$48,127 | U.S. median $58,894 U.S. middle half $35.5K–$88.2K · Below the U.S. median | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Bachelor's · Graduates: 93 | $48,967 | 1 yr$29,3144 yrs$48,9675 yrs$47,814 | U.S. median $50,523 U.S. middle half $35.2K–$66.9K · Below the U.S. median | $27,000 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 19 Small sample | $47,871 | 1 yr$27,3634 yrs$47,8715 yrs$33,016 | U.S. median $40,334 U.S. middle half $26.1K–$53.3K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 149 | $47,042 | 1 yr$30,9964 yrs$47,0425 yrs$45,190 | U.S. median $61,027 U.S. middle half $38.5K–$88.5K · Below the U.S. median | $25,125 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate · Graduates: 870 | $42,395 | 1 yr$27,5144 yrs$42,3955 yrs$36,778 | U.S. median $39,605 U.S. middle half $26.7K–$52.8K · Above the U.S. median | $14,167 |
Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.
The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.
The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.
Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.
What students study
The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.
Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field
A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).
Who attends
A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.
Race and ethnicity
- White 44.6%
- Black or African American 24.5%
- Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
- Asian 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
- Two or more races 0.3%
- U.S. nonresident 0.5%
- Race and ethnicity unknown 5.8%
Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Gender
- Men 31%
- Women 69%
Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Students aged 25 or older
70%
of undergraduates
Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).
Students and campus
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,202
- Part-time students
- 76%
- Receive Pell Grants
- 36%
- Receive federal loans
- 51%
- Students per faculty member
- 13 : 1
- Setting
- City
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Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
For the 2024-25 academic year, Johnson & Wales University-Online reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $13,365. This is the published price before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.
What is the cost of attendance and net price at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
The average cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Online is $26,864 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $20,252 a year. That is around the middle of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
How much financial aid do students at Johnson & Wales University-Online get?
36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 51% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $19,916 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $25,364 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
Johnson & Wales University-Online admitted about 91% of applicants in fall 2024. That means most applicants are admitted.
How much do Johnson & Wales University-Online graduates earn after graduation?
The median graduate earns $54,530 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $33,862.
Is Johnson & Wales University-Online worth it?
There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For Johnson & Wales University-Online, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 5.7 years of work. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $26,000, about 0.5 times their median earnings four years after finishing. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.
How much debt do Johnson & Wales University-Online graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed have a median federal-loan debt of $26,000, or about $276 a month on a 10-year plan.
Which programs at Johnson & Wales University-Online lead to the highest earnings?
Among programs with reported data, Computer Engineering ($95,371) and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications ($85,387) lead to the highest median earnings four years after completing.
Sources and data periods
All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:
- Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
- Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things