Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, Rhode Island · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$20,252
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
Not available
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
2,202
In-state tuition
$13,365
Out-of-state tuition
$13,365
Cost of attendance
$26,864
Median earnings (10y)
$43,418
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 52.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
11 program areas reported · Heavily focused on business (58% of credentials).
- STEM2%
- Health4%
- Business58%
- Humanities & arts4%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services8%
- Business57.9%~1,274 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~398 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.5%~121 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication2.4%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.1%~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.1%~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.1%~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.5%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 204 | $50,690 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 166 | $32,511 | $27,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Master's | 149 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 106 | $35,901 | $26,175 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 105 | $36,180 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 87 | $52,480 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 47 | $33,237 | $25,500 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 46 | $32,446 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 25 | $35,690 | $27,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 19 | $39,411 | $26,675 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 16 | $48,464 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Doctoral | 15 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $31,513 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 12 | $34,639 | $26,732 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | $28,090 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 5 | $27,118 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 4 | $39,238 | $24,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 2 | $57,354 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 1 | $34,100 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | — | $27,647 | $25,125 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | — | $26,084 | $14,745 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Johnson & Wales University-Online
Johnson & Wales University-Online is a mid-sized institution located in Providence, Rhode Island, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,202 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Family & consumer sci, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Johnson & Wales University-Online — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,252 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $13,365 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,864 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
Federal 6-year graduation rate data is not currently reported for this school. 52.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,418 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Johnson & Wales University-Online confers degrees and certificates across 11 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Family & consumer sci, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (58% of credentials), social sciences (25% of credentials), trades & services (8% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Johnson & Wales University-Online accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Providence, Rhode Island (city), Johnson & Wales University-Online draws students from across Rhode Island and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Johnson & Wales University-Online
Q.How much does Johnson & Wales University-Online cost?
The average net price at Johnson & Wales University-Online is $20,252 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,864.
Q.How hard is it to get into Johnson & Wales University-Online?
Johnson & Wales University-Online admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Johnson & Wales University-Online graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Johnson & Wales University-Online graduate earns $43,418 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
Published tuition is $13,365 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Johnson & Wales University-Online located?
Johnson & Wales University-Online is located in Providence, Rhode Island (ZIP 02903).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Johnson & Wales University-Online at their official website.