How much money do Johnson & Wales University Charlotte graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $40,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Accounting and Related Services with a median starting salary of $44,000 followed by Marketing paying $35,500 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $34,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Johnson & Wales University Charlotte graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,000 |
| Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,800 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,600 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,900 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,600 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,100 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $25,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=445708 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Johnson & Wales University Charlotte.