Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,220
12th percentile (40th in RI)
Sample Size
447
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

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

Johnson & Wales University-Online graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 12th percentile of all business administration, management and operations masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Rhode Island

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Johnson & Wales University-Online$57,220$64,912
University of Rhode Island$89,971$104,958
Bryant University$85,890
Providence College$73,619$91,106
Salve Regina University$64,563$76,883
Johnson & Wales University-Providence$57,220$64,912
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Rhode Island

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Rhode Island schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$16,408$89,971
Bryant University
Smithfield
$51,169$85,890
Providence College
Providence
$60,848$73,619
Salve Regina University
Newport
$47,930$64,563
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence
$40,408$57,220

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-Online, approximately 36% 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.