Johnson C Smith University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Johnson C Smith University at a glance

• 1,244

  students enrolled

• 200

  degrees and certificates a year

• 34%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,894

  average net price a year

  Tuition $18,450

• $31,478

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,680

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Johnson C Smith University 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 C Smith University

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

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• 3,478

  open professional jobs

• 433

  entry level

  18 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  279 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, public administration & social work, biological sciences, which lead to finance (444 open), sales (547 open), operations (433 open), marketing (139 open), human resources (120 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 (628), Sales (547), Finance (444), Operations (433), Data & Analytics (341), 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 C Smith University?

Johnson C Smith University enrolls about 1,244 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awards about 200 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Johnson C Smith University?

34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Johnson C Smith University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,478 six years after entry and $42,680 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Johnson C Smith University offer AI or data science degrees?

Johnson C Smith University 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 C Smith University?

3,478 open professional jobs are listed in Mecklenburg County, 433 of them entry level and 18 saying no experience is needed. Truist Financial has the most openings.