JCSU Student Outcomes

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4.5 2 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

44% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

37% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Johnson C Smith University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 25% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 35% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 37% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Johnson C Smith University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Johnson C Smith University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$30,300 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Johnson C Smith University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $23,300 per year
after 7 years $24,400 per year
after 8 years $28,000 per year
after 9 years $32,000 per year
after 10 years $30,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Johnson C Smith University students who are working and no longer in school is $30,300, which is 12% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$32,050

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

83%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$331 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

26% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your JCSU student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Johnson C Smith University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198756.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026