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Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
If you are interested in studying Culinary Arts, consider the program at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte sits in Charlotte, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 166 culinary arts degrees were awarded at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.
Online Class Availability at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Many students take online classes at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte. Among 1,184 students, 5 (0%) studied exclusively online and 277 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Culinary Arts Rankings at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Rankings can help you compare Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte’s Culinary Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 81 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 295 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 310 |
Earnings for Culinary Arts Graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Graduates of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte’s Culinary Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,084 |
| 2 years | $28,091 |
| 3 years | $31,132 |
| 4 years | $33,280 |
| 5 years | $36,903 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Culinary Arts graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte report median earnings of $33,280, compared with $36,543 for all Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Culinary Arts graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is $14,745.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Culinary Arts graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Culinary Arts graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are 70% women (116) and 30% men (50).
Culinary Arts Associate’s Program at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Among the 157 associate’s culinary arts graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, 71% were women (111) and 29% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 55 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Culinary Arts associate’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Culinary Arts Bachelor’s Program at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Of the 9 bachelor’s culinary arts graduates at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Culinary Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Culinary Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Culinary Arts Concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
This Culinary Arts program at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Baking & Pastry Arts | 70 |
| Chef Training | 87 |
| Culinary Science/Culinology | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Culinary Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Culinary Arts program at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Culinary Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $50,662 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $47,691 |
| Bakers | $41,467 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $41,438 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,104 |
| Cooks, All Other | $36,782 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $35,292 |
| Cooks, Private Household | $35,204 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $30,453 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.