Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,514
66th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$14,745
Est. from national median (9 programs)
Sample Size
415
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

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

Johnson & Wales University-Online graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 66th percentile of all culinary arts associates programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Rhode Island

Culinary Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Johnson & Wales University-Online$27,514$14,745*
Johnson & Wales University-Providence$27,514$33,280$14,745*0.54
National Median$26,446$15,125*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Culinary Arts Programs in Rhode Island

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Rhode Island schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence
$40,408$27,514$14,745

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.