Median Earnings (1yr)
$32,775
73rd percentile
Sample Size
247
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates compare to all programs nationally

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 73th percentile of all culinary arts bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Culinary Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte$32,775
National Median$29,622$26,5320.90

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, approximately 52% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.