Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

This page shows median first-year earnings for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $31,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $40,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Accounting and Related Services, with median first-year earnings of $44,000 , followed by Marketing at $35,500 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations at $34,800 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Johnson & Wales University Charlotte graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Johnson & Wales University Charlotte graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=445708.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026