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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Johnson & Wales University Providence

This page shows median first-year earnings for Johnson & Wales University-Providence 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 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, with median first-year earnings of $44,300 , followed by Accounting and Related Services at $44,000 , and Marketing at $35,500 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $81,000 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $47,700 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Johnson & Wales University Providence graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) $81,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $47,700
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Bachelor’s Degree) $44,300
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $44,000
Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,900
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
International Business (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,700
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,600
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,100
Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,800
Culinary Arts and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,200
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,300
Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) $25,900
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $19,300

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217235.

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

Last updated: August 2026