Johnson C Smith University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Johnson C Smith University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 70% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 17th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Johnson C Smith University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $37,906 | $51,371 | -25% | #1063 of 1176 | #1006 | $31,742 |
| Criminology | $32,751 | $46,215 | -17% | #110 of 113 | #99 | $30,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,678 | $44,678 | -18% | #551 of 610 | #505 | $28,750 |
| Biology | $28,675 | $42,595 | -26% | #810 of 841 | #794 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,090 | $40,600 | -28% | #628 of 660 | #607 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,847 | $38,941 | -27% | #458 of 476 | #445 | $30,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $29,621 | — | — | — | — | $29,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Johnson C Smith University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $321,341
- Avg rent near campus: $1,750/mo — vs ~$667/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28214 (4.6% cap, Charlotte)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,450 | $18,450 |
| Room | $6,000 | |
| Board | $3,014 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $35,944 | $35,944 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Johnson C Smith University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology