Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$43,418
in 2021+15% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 15% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 22% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 10 percentage points since 2011
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | — | — | $7,001 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | $7,001 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $37,900 | — | — | $8,295 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | $11,166 |
| 2010 | $36,200 | $22,439 | — | $13,625 |
| 2011 | — | $22,174 | 59% | $15,000 |
| 2012 | $35,100 | $23,935 | 52% | $15,850 |
| 2013 | $35,300 | $24,311 | 52% | $16,800 |
| 2014 | $36,600 | $23,355 | 62% | $18,700 |
| 2015 | $38,800 | $24,447 | 60% | $13,834 |
| 2016 | — | $24,594 | 58% | $14,823 |
| 2017 | — | $25,433 | 57% | $17,836 |
| 2018 | — | $26,894 | 57% | $15,250 |
| 2019 | — | $26,835 | 57% | $16,500 |
| 2020 | — | $24,024 | 59% | $16,000 |
| 2021 | $43,418 | $26,166 | 57% | $16,334 |
| 2022 | — | $27,013 | 54% | — |
| 2023 | — | $28,661 | 53% | — |
| 2024 | — | $28,901 | 52% | — |
| 2025 | — | $27,426 | 49% | — |