Average

Score: 50/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

32/100 · earnings-weighted

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Providence, Rhode Island 02903

🌐 https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/

Johnson & Wales University-Providence — acceptance rate 84%, tuition $39,792

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 55%

Outcomes

70/100

Affordability

14/100

Resources

C+

56/100

Experience

82/100

Prestige

31/100

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

4,372

Total Enrollment

55%

Graduation Rate

76%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

84%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,418

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,802

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$26,000

Median debt at graduation

55.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,050

Average SAT

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 60% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 11th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (RI wage index 1.03). 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 & Wales University-Providence

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
Computer Engineering	$62,056	$95,371	-13%	#149 of 189	#152	$27,000
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	—	$85,387	+16%	#8 of 37	#9	—
Human Resources Management and Services	$46,645	$79,056	+16%	#31 of 187	#41	$27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	$49,033	$77,025	+21%	#19 of 178	#23	$24,500
Accounting and Related Services	$45,450	$73,476	-4%	#391 of 796	#458	$26,229
Finance and Financial Management Services	$53,555	$73,152	-12%	#282 of 452	#325	$27,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	$72,120	—	—	—	—	$27,000
Marketing	$41,544	$64,321	-7%	#311 of 516	#354	$26,100
International Business	$40,077	$61,380	-16%	#99 of 115	#99	$26,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$39,917	$59,186	-13%	#823 of 1176	#906	$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$38,871	$56,632	+2%	#272 of 660	#335	$27,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management	$30,963	$56,241	+11%	#5 of 55	#12	$26,100
Hospitality Administration/Management	$33,374	$55,790	-2%	#71 of 137	#82	$25,768
Culinary Arts and Related Services	$32,775	$55,056	+15%	#2 of 12	#4	$27,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	$27,168	$53,539	-10%	#25 of 42	#26	$26,982
Communication and Media Studies	$28,062	$51,247	-9%	#404 of 660	#461	$23,786
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services	$32,586	$50,571	-8%	#38 of 50	#44	$27,000
Computer Software and Media Applications	$32,735	$50,374	-14%	#36 of 54	#39	$27,000
Engineering	$49,233	—	—	—	—	$27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$29,314	$48,967	-3%	#38 of 59	#40	$27,000
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	$27,363	$47,871	+19%	#1 of 8	#3	—
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	$30,996	$47,042	-23%	#59 of 67	#64	$25,125
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences	$39,502	—	—	—	—	$27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$37,266	—	—	—	—	$27,000
Biology	$29,405	—	—	—	—	$25,183

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.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $442,324
Avg rent near campus: $2,514/mo — vs ~$1,511/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02903 (4.4% cap, Providence)

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🏆 Where Johnson & Wales University-Providence Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

of 4 schools

#16

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

of 34 schools

#21

Small Business Administration/Management

of 26 schools

#26

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General

of 26 schools

#29

Computer Graphics

of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$39,792	$39,792
Room	$13,600
Board	$5,356
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$62,142	$62,142

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

34%

Receive Pell Grants

79%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 203 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 170 grads/yr Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 71 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 64 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 44 grads/yr Psychology, General 41 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 37 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 34 grads/yr Physician Assistant 32 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 31 grads/yr Computer Graphics 27 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 24 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 22 grads/yr Finance, General 22 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 21 grads/yr Communication, General 21 grads/yr Critical Infrastructure Protection 20 grads/yr Culinary Science/Culinology 20 grads/yr Computer Science 20 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence's top programs commonly pursue.

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Bakers

$37k/yr 249,100 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary

$77k/yr 3,200 jobs

Dietitians and nutritionists

$74k/yr 90,900 jobs

Student Demographics

4,372

Total Students

63%

Women

93%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%

Hispanic 14%

Black 11%

Asian 4%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 66%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%

25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an acceptance rate of 84%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $39,792 for in-state students and $39,792 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence a good school?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a total enrollment of 4,372 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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