Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence worth it?
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Providence, Rhode Island (midsize city), part of the Johnson & Wales University system. It awarded 1,247 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in baking and pastry arts, culinary arts and foodservice systems administration.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is part of Johnson & Wales University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$33,862
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,530
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,418
Average net price
$31,027
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
1,247
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
3,868
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $32,586 | $50,571 | 692 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $57,220 | $73,821 | 447 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $27,514 | $42,395 | 415 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,917 | $59,186 | 333 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $33,374 | $55,790 | 316 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's | $30,963 | $56,241 | 306 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's | $32,775 | $55,056 | 247 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,871 | $56,632 | 201 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | $27,168 | $53,539 | 164 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's | $30,996 | $47,042 | 160 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $41,544 | $64,321 | 102 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's | $29,314 | $48,967 | 87 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $115,687 | $136,683 | 63 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | $32,735 | $50,374 | 58 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $45,450 | $73,476 | 56 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | Associate | 145 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Associate | 94 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
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Sources: federal figures for Johnson & Wales University-Providence. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Rhode Island. Counts under 10 are not published.
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