Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte at a glance

• 1,184

  students enrolled

• 296

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $27,426

  average net price a year

  Tuition $39,792

• $35,802

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,418

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  55% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Mecklenburg County, where the college is.

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• 3,470

  open professional jobs

• 432

  entry level

  18 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  272 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Mecklenburg County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $83,765

  median household income

  Mecklenburg County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, which lead to finance (443 open), sales (548 open), operations (432 open), marketing (139 open), human resources (121 open), strategy (25 open).

Hiring most: Truist Financial (116), Scout Motors (84), Judi Health (72), Corning (55), Innovasolutions (48), Esri (39), Bank of America (37), TEKsystems (32).

What they hire for: Engineering (624), Sales (548), Finance (443), Operations (432), Data & Analytics (339), Marketing (139). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Charlotte Works Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- CharlotteCharlotte · 704-566-2870 · Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Closed the 3rd Friday each month

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte enrolls about 1,184 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awards about 296 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,802 six years after entry and $43,418 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte offer AI or data science degrees?

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?

3,470 open professional jobs are listed in Mecklenburg County, 432 of them entry level and 18 saying no experience is needed. Truist Financial has the most openings.