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Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI
Johnson & Wales University-Online at a glance
Johnson & Wales University-Online is a private university in Providence, Rhode Island with 2,839 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 91% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published tuition is $13,365 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $20,252 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 51% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $26,000 (College Scorecard).
Tuition
$13,365
2024-25
Acceptance
91%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
2,839
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,365
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,365
Avg On-Campus Living
Not available
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,200
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $13,365
Net price (after aid): $20,252
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $19,916
$30k – $48k: $20,580
$48k – $75k: $19,319
$75k – $110k: $25,365
$110k+: $25,364
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $43,418
Median debt at graduation: $26,000
Est. monthly loan payment: $276
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 36%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 51%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Freshman Retention
52%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$13.4k
Net price
$20.3k
Pell
36%
above avg
Median debt
$26k
Earnings (10y)
$43.4k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91%
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Fields of study
Johnson & Wales University-Online reported conferring credentials in 31 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Johnson & Wales University-Online graduates earn, by program
Johnson & Wales University-Online's master's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $73,821 four years after graduating, 29% below the $103,485 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $57,220; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $34,341 in federal loans at this college (about $391 a month on a 10-year plan). The figure is reported for all 3 campuses that share Johnson & Wales University-Online's federal aid ID.
23 programs at Johnson & Wales University-Online have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Master's | $73,821 | $103,485, −29% | $34,341 | $391/mo |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Bachelor's | $50,571 | $54,945, −8% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Master's | — | $74,856 | $38,941 | $443/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $55,790 | $56,726, about the same | $25,768 | $273/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $59,186 | $68,257, −13% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Human Resources, Master's | $69,995 | $83,558, −16% | $33,581 | $382/mo |
| Finance, Master's | — | $110,694 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Bachelor's | $47,042 | $61,027, −23% | $25,125 | $266/mo |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Bachelor's | $56,241 | $50,468, +11% | $26,100 | $277/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | — | $66,714 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Bachelor's | $53,539 | $59,631, −10% | $26,982 | $286/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $64,321 | $69,303, −7% | $26,100 | $277/mo |
Compare what Business Administration pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $95,820 in Rhode Island.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
Show 11 more programs
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $73,476 | $76,194, −4% | $26,229 | $278/mo |
| Human Resources, Bachelor's | $79,056 | $68,069, +16% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| International Business, Bachelor's | $61,380 | $73,201, −16% | $26,250 | $278/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | — | $53,072 | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Bachelor's | $50,374 | $58,894, −14% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Health Sciences, Bachelor's | — | $61,296 | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $77,025 | $63,560, +21% | $24,500 | $260/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $73,152 | $83,343, −12% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $56,632 | $55,378, about the same | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $51,247 | $56,359, −9% | $23,786 | $252/mo |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Associate's | $42,395 | $39,605, +7% | $14,167 | $150/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. The Department reports these figures for all 3 campuses that share Johnson & Wales University-Online's federal aid ID, not for this campus alone. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
About Johnson & Wales University-Online
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- Where is Johnson & Wales University-Online located?
- Johnson & Wales University-Online is located in Providence, RI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- Johnson & Wales University-Online is a private university based in RI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University-Online is approximately 91% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- Johnson & Wales University-Online's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,365 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- Johnson & Wales University-Online reports total enrollment of approximately 2,839 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Johnson & Wales University-Online actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Johnson & Wales University-Online is approximately $20,252 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $19,916 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $25,364. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- How much student debt do graduates of Johnson & Wales University-Online have?
- Students who borrowed at Johnson & Wales University-Online left with a median of approximately $26,000 in federal loans, and about 51% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Johnson & Wales University-Online earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $43,418 for students who received federal financial aid at Johnson & Wales University-Online. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Johnson & Wales University-Online?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Johnson & Wales University-Online.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Online earn?
- Johnson & Wales University-Online's master's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $73,821 four years after graduating, 29% below the $103,485 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $57,220; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $34,341 in federal loans at this college (about $391 a month on a 10-year plan). The figure is reported for all 3 campuses that share Johnson & Wales University-Online's federal aid ID.
- How much do Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Online earn?
- Johnson & Wales University-Online's bachelor's graduates in Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services earned a median $50,571 four years after graduating, 8% below the $54,945 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $32,586; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $27,000 in federal loans at this college (about $286 a month on a 10-year plan). The figure is reported for all 3 campuses that share Johnson & Wales University-Online's federal aid ID.
- Which programs at Johnson & Wales University-Online have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 17 programs at Johnson & Wales University-Online with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Human Resources, bachelor's ($79,056); Public Relations and Advertising, bachelor's ($77,025); and Business Administration, master's ($73,821) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 31 fields Johnson & Wales University-Online reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 149 | Graduate (73 graduate · 49 bachelor's · 8 associate · 19 certificate) |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 66 | Graduate (32 graduate · 33 bachelor's · 1 associate) |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 61 | Graduate (16 graduate · 44 bachelor's · 1 certificate) |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 51 | Graduate (44 graduate · 7 bachelor's) |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 27 | Graduate (12 graduate · 15 bachelor's) |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 27 | Graduate (4 graduate · 23 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 23 | Bachelor's |
| Public Health | 23 | Graduate (15 graduate · 7 bachelor's · 1 certificate) |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 22 | Associate's (1 associate · 21 certificate) |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 17 | Bachelor's |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | Graduate (4 graduate · 8 bachelor's · 4 certificate) |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 16 | Bachelor's |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 14 | Graduate |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 11 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Johnson & Wales University-Online are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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